It mentioned the chook was taken to a vet the place it needed to ‘put to sleep’ as a result of severity of its accidents
The RSPCA is now interesting for data relating to the demise of the gull and has launched a picture of a person they want to communicate to.
The attack occurred in the summertime – however the data is barely being launched now because the picture has lately been obtained.
The man, who was sporting sun shades, a purple t-shirt and shorts, was with a bunch of individuals having a barbeque on Wednesday, August 9 at round 7pm.
The RSPCA are interesting for data following an incident which noticed a seagull attacked with a spade (Image: RSPCA)
RSPCA animal rescue officer Dean Wilkins, who’s investigating for the animal welfare charity, mentioned: “It’s by no means acceptable to attack an animal with a weapon. If anybody noticed this surprising incident, we urge them to contact our inspectorate attraction line on 0300 123 8018.
“This was during the school summer holidays so we’re appealing to anyone who was in the area at this time and witnessed this, or who recognises the man in the picture who may be able to help us further.”
All wild birds are protected below the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 and it’s unlawful – besides below licence – to deliberately take, injure or kill wild birds or intervene with their nest or eggs
RSPCA’s frontline groups are working laborious to rescue animals in want however they cannot do it alone. Find out extra about how one can lend a serving to hand to wildlife in want on the RSPCA website.
