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Red kite found shot in North York Moors National Park: police appeal for information

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Red kite found shot in North York Moors National Park: police appeal for information

North Yorkshire

Date of alert:

Saturday 17 June 2023

Crime Ref:

Force:

12230107850

North Yorkshire Police

North Yorkshire Police has issued the following press statement:

APPEAL FOR INFORMATION ABOUT THE SHOOTING OF A RED KITE

North Yorkshire Police’s Rural Task Force is appealing for witnesses and information about the shooting of a Red Kite which happened near Westerdale, on the North York Moors.

The Red Kite, which was suffering from gunshot wounds, was found by a member of the public on Tuesday 13 June. Despite being immediately taken to the vets it needed to be put to sleep due to the extent of its injuries. The wounds were fresh suggesting it had been shot recently.

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