Probe into badgers and hares nailed to gate
22 June 2009 - BBC News
Two dead hares found nailed to a gate near Frome, Somerset, have sparked an
investigation by the RSPCA. The discovery was made in Dark Lane, Newbury, just three weeks after a dead
badger was found hanging from the same five-bar gate.
The hares had suffered broken back legs and numerous wounds and were found
with cable ties around their necks.
A post-mortem test was carried out by local vet Helena Fuddaby, who said the
injuries could have been caused by an illegal trap or being caught by dogs
during hare coursing. But she said that no gun pellets were found in either corpse, suggesting the
hares were not killed humanely. "This is a very strange incident, which is distressing
both for the owner of the land and for members of the public as the gate is
clearly visible from the road."
The RSPCA is appealing for anyone with information to contact them.
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