It was dumped next to a house in Northfleet, Kent, which is near Gravesend. RSPCA Animal Rescue Officer Adam Tasker mourned,
“It is really sad that this beautiful bird appears to have died after being deliberately targeted, perhaps as part of a cruel game and went on to experience horrendous injuries before dying.”
He disclosed further somber information: “The x-rays revealed a circular metallic foreign item near the bird’s right elbow that was eight millimeters (0.3 inches) in diameter.
The ulna, radius, and humerus were fractured, which was consistent with high impact injuries from being launched by a catapult.
“We are appealing for anyone who has any information about those responsible for this senseless killing to contact the RSPCA,”
The RSPCA said, urging the public to come forward with any information about the people guilty for this callous crime.
