10/02/2019
The RSPCA
has launched a public appeal after an apparent wildlife killing spree was
discovered in Chepstow, Monmouthshire.
The
'horror film' collection of dead animals included a decapitated deer, as
well as Canada
Geese, Eurasian
Teal, Mallard and
two unidentified birds of prey. The grim discovery was made on New Year's Day,
with RSPCA Cymru urgently appealing for information and details on the apparent
killings.
Shockingly,
a decapitated deer and its severed head, as well as a separate deer skin
and rib cage, were also found at the site. The location – St Pierre – is very
close to the A48 and the RSPCA believes it's likely that the animals
were dumped from a vehicle having been poached, killed for sport or gruesome
entertainment.
Sian
Burton, RSPCA Animal Welfare Officer, said: "This site at Hayesgate was
like a horror film with a pile of dead wild animal bodies, and body parts,
strewn across the floor. A deer carcass, removed deer head, separate deer skin
and rib cage have all been found, as have two Canada Geese, two Mallards and
what I believe to be a bird of prey.
"It
was so sad to witness this pile of dead bodies. It seems very likely that
someone has gone on a killing spree and taken the lives of these animals for
so-called sport or entertainment, and dumped them here.
"We're
urgently appealing to the local community for information. This is a rural
location - and we're hoping somebody witnessed something, or can shed any
further information on what happened to these poor animals."
Anyone
with information is urged to contact the RSPCA inspectorate appeal line on 0300
123 8018.
