4 suspects arrested for attempting to kill a seal 🦭 after allegedly being offered R3 000 by a traditional healer 🧞♀️ seals wildlifeconservation
The SPCA said one of its eyes has also been crushed and most of its teeth had been completely broken off in its mouth.
“Seeing the broken condition this animal was in when it was carried off the beach made my blood run cold. Not in 37 years of working in wildlife welfare have I seen such a case of abject cruelty visited on a defenceless animal that was in all likelihood just minding its own business,” said SPCA wildlife officer Jon Friedman., one of the suspects allegedly said a traditional healer had offered them R3 000 to kill the seal.
“We will ensure that justice is served in the name of this seal. Torturing any animal is unacceptable and the suspects must face the full might of the law,” said SPCA Chief Inspector Jaco Pieterse.“Cape Town is fortunate to have a coastline that is beaming with wildlife. We need to respect and treasure these animals,” he said.
Always keep a respectful distance between yourself and any wildlife to reduce stress on the wildlife. Move away if approached by wildlife.
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