Police Investigate Fatal Shooting of Four Alpacas in Cambridgeshire
Cambridgeshire Police are appealing for information after a 'senseless' attack left four alpacas dead, one injured, and a ewe mauled, with no suspects or motive identified.
- The attack occurred between 6pm on March 22 and 8:30am on March 23 in East Hatley, Cambridgeshire, leaving four alpacas dead and one injured from gunshot wounds.
- A ewe was also mauled by a dog during the incident and had to be euthanized due to severe injuries.
- The injured alpaca, named Phoebe, is receiving veterinary care for a facial wound and potential paralysis, with her condition still uncertain.
- Cambridgeshire Police have launched an investigation, conducting house-to-house inquiries and urging anyone with CCTV or dashcam footage to come forward.
- The owner, Dawn French, described the killings as 'horrific' and 'senseless,' while the motive for the attack remains unknown, prompting concern from local residents and animal welfare groups.