THREE mutilated foxes have been found dead just a short distance away from a similar incident which occurred earlier this year.
The foxes – two male and one female – were found by a dog walker last week on a short ramble from Chepstow Garden Centre at Pwllmeyric.
It is unclear how the foxes were killed – but RSPCA officers say the circumstances appear “very suspicious”.
RSPCA animal welfare officer Sian Burton said: “This was a shocking discovery – with the three fox bodies laid out, and their abdomens seemingly very carefully cut open.
“The circumstances are very suspicious – and anyone with information is urged to contact us on 0300 123 8018.
“Worryingly, this discovery comes weeks after a decapitated deer, a deer’s severed head, two Canada geese, two mallard ducks and an unidentified bird of prey were found dead at a nearby site.
“It seems very possible the incidents are linked – given the nature of both discoveries.”
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Anyone with information is asked to contact the RSPCA’s inspectorate appeal line on 0300 123 8018.
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