Police warn dog owners 'you'll pay ultimate price' as video shows savage attack near popular beach
Police warn dog owners 'you'll pay ultimate price' as video shows savage attack near popular beach
The distressing video has been shared by police to highlight a growing issue
A distressing video showing two dogs savaging a lamb has been shared by police to expose the grim reality of livestock attacks. The bloodied dogs fled when approached, tragically leaving the lamb to die.
The spaniels were being walked on Dinas Dinlle beach close to Caernarfon, but they managed to break free and began harassing sheep near Caernarfon Airport. A farmer from a neighbouring farm captured the attack on his quad bike as the lamb lay motionless amidst scattered clumps of wool.
The farmer attempted to secure the dogs with a makeshift lead, but they ran off. For our free daily briefing on the biggest issues facing the nation, sign up to the Wales Matters newsletter here
Despite approaching slowly, in an attempt to put the dogs on a lead, the farmer was unable to catch them
(Image: NWP/Farmer )
North Wales Police (NWP) condemned dog attacks on livestock as "wholly unacceptable" due to negligent owners, reports North Wales Live.
Online viewers of the footage also expressed little compassion for the owners of the dogs. One business owner commented: "Should have driven straight over them," Displaying her distress with an "enraged face" emoji, a Pwllheli resident declared: "Need to be shot!"
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While farmers are allowed to defend their flocks and can lawfully shoot a dog that's putting their sheep at risk, the action must be justified and only if the dog is an imminent threat. If the dog can be controlled, shooting it is not legally warranted.
The spaniels broke free and began harassing sheep
(Image: NWP/Farmer )
Despite the emotional toll of such assaults and the loss of livestock, numerous farmers hesitate before resorting to a firearm.
But PCSO Rhys Evans, of the NWP Rural Crime Team, warned dog owners that such incidents could occur.
He said: "A dog's owner is the only person who can prevent an attack from happening. You may have to pay the ultimate price if you cannot control your animal."
The Good Samaritan farmer alerted the lamb's owner, Dafydd Jones, who expressed his gratitude to the authorities. Speaking to police, he said, "The matter has now been resolved, thanks to North Wales Police and Hedd Rhys from FUW (Farmers Union of Wales)."
This incident took place on Wednesday, April 23, around 1pm. Online, a local resident from Waenfawr commented: "Just goes to show any breed or type of dog has the hunter/predator gene - 'furbaby' or not!!"
PCSO Evans advised that owners of dogs that escape in rural areas should contact the police as soon as possible so they can alert local farmers and landowners.
In rural settings, dogs should always be kept on a lead and under control. He stressed that when left at home alone, the house or garden must be secure to prevent escapes, which is often a common cause of livestock attacks.
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He also highlighted the importance of responsible dog ownership in addressing these problems, emphasizing that livestock harassment, including dogs running after animals and attacks, is a crime.
He added: "They are extremely distressing, not only for the animals but also for their keepers. The costs, both financially and emotionally, are unacceptable."
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