1 week Ago By Glen Humphries
The RSPCA carried out a search warrant on a Woonona house following complaints of animal cruelty. Subscribe now for unlimited access . Login or signup to continue reading It comes after reports to the police and the RSPCA that a person has been visiting the duck pond in the Edgewood estate to capture ducklings, allegedly breaking their legs and killing them.
There have been concerns this week about the dwindling number of ducklings in the pond, with locals taking to handing out pamphlets calling on people to help save the ducks. A spokesperson from the RSPCA confirmed they executed a search warrant on the home on Friday. However, the spokesperson said that no offences were identified during the search.
A police spokesperson said they had also received complaints, with the most recent one being in January this year. They said any incidents should be reported to the RSPCA. A Wollongong City Council spokesperson said the council shared the concern of residents regarding native wildlife.
"Ducks are a protected species in NSW and should never be harmed or disturbed in any way," the spokesperson said. "Any residents who witness an act of animal cruelty should immediately notify police. "Incidents of animal cruelty or disturbance can also be reported to the RSPCA, along with any evidence or relevant information regarding acts witnessed.
"Any residents who encounter injured wildlife are also encouraged to contact WIRES for assistance." I'm an award-winning senior journalist with the Illawarra Mercury and have well over two decades' worth of experience in newspapers. I cover the three local councils in the Illawarra for the Mercury, state and federal politics, as well as writing for the TV guide.
If I'm not writing, I'm reading. I'm an award-winning senior journalist with the Illawarra Mercury and have well over two decades' worth of experience in newspapers. I cover the three local councils in the Illawarra for the Mercury, state and federal politics, as well as writing for the TV guide.
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