Full Pelt Posted March 2, 2011 Report Share Posted March 2, 2011 (edited) Even though half term is over the idiots are still out in your area : "Twenty-three dead swans have been discovered close to where eight others were found shot with an air gun last week, bringing the total killed to 31 in just a month. A wildlife rescue group described finding the first eight birds as "one of the worst incidents" it had ever attended. The birds had been shot in the head with airgun pellets and were found in a field outside Blackford in the Wedmore area of Somerset. The Secret World charity said a further 23 carcasses have been found in nearby Westham and Godney. After reports of the shooting £10,500 has been raised by the local community and is being offered as a reward for information that leads to the conviction of the gunman. One swan survived the initial attack and was taken to the Secret World rescue centre in East Huntspill, where it is still recovering. The charity's founder, Pauline Kidner, said: "We are all very upset with the situation. More reports of suspicious deaths of swans on the Levels have been reported. "Secret World is urging the public to remain vigilant when out walking in the local area." Charity spokeswoman, Debbie O'Keefe, said: "It's very unusual to find more than one swan, certainly when you find a group like this it suggests there is something going on we need to know about." The RSPCA said it is already investigating the first incident and are able to prosecute, while Avon and Somerset Police said the neighbourhood team is carrying out extra patrols. Secret World has asked anyone with information to contact them on 01278 783 250." Edited March 2, 2011 by Full Pelt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoTshoT-16 Posted March 2, 2011 Report Share Posted March 2, 2011 this is down the road, about 5minutes away from me its just another nail in the airgun ban/lisencing coffin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoTshoT-16 Posted March 10, 2011 Report Share Posted March 10, 2011 i just thought id bring this back up due to the arrests "Police yesterday arrested three men, aged 34, 37 and 45, on suspicion of criminal damage in relation to the shooting of swans in Somerset. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoTsHoT-10 Posted March 10, 2011 Report Share Posted March 10, 2011 My Grandparents who live in Sand said that they see somebody with a torch down on moors (around where swans are being shot) almost every night. Most probably farmes checking cattle though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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