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Friday, 11 April 2008 |
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VIDEO: Outcry as bowlers use live ferrets for balls |
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A scene from the YouTube video |
Published Date: 11 April 2008
Yorkshire Post
Location: Yorkshire
(ferretlife: The video can be viewed by going to the originating page linked above.) The RSPCA has launched a probe after workers at a Yorkshire YMCA were
filmed using live ferrets as balls in an apparent game of skittles.
Footage of a man and a woman
flinging the pets along the floor of the YMCA in Halifax has been broadcast
across the globe after it was posted on the internet.
The animals can be seen knocking down what appear to be skittles made from
empty drinks bottles.
RSPCA inspectors are now investigating the matter which could lead to a prosecution.
Mandi Barr, RSPCA inspector, said: "We have become aware of the videos posted
on UTube in the last couple of days, and are looking into what happened. We
cannot comment further at this stage because our investigations are on-going."
Bosses at the YMCA in Halifax yesterday (Friday) declined to comment.
YMCA England, which is a separate organisation to Halifax YMCA, learned earlier
this week that possession of ferrets on the premises of Halifax YMCA had been
discovered last October and were removed immediately.
A spokesman for YMCA England said: "What we've seen is highly inappropriate
behaviour. We in no way condone animal cruelty. We will support RSPCA in any
investigation."
The footage has now been removed from YouTube.
Last Updated: 11 April 2008 6:05 PM |
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