RSPCA launch investigation after foal's body dumped in a ditch in Basildon
The young foal had been tied to a sign post by some blue rope which was also attached to the it's legs
The RSPCA is appealing for information after the body of a foal was found dumped in a ditch at a nature reserve in Bowers Gifford, Basildon.
The body of the skewbald colt was found in a ditch near to the entrance of the reserve on May 4 or 5.
The young foal had been tied to a sign post by some blue rope which was also attached to the it's legs.
It is suspected that his body was driven to the location on a trailer or truck by those responsible who then tied rope from his legs to the post, before driving away, dragging his body out of the vehicle onto the floor.
The foal had some wounds to the front legs and back of rear legs and scrapes to the side of the body and there was also evidence of woodshavings on the coat. It is not known if the foal was dead at the time he was dumped.
RSPCA Animal Rescue Officer Joe White is investigating the death and said: “It’s incredibly sad to think this poor foal had died and then those who were meant to care for him just dumped his body for somebody else to deal with in such a public place, it’s hugely irresponsible.
While we do not know the cause of death or if he was dead or alive at the time he was dumped - but we are keen to find out more about this poor foal - how their body came to be dumped here, and who owned him as the circumstances in which his body was disposed of is suspicious.
Anyone with information can contact the RSPCA in complete confidence on our inspector appeal line by calling 0300 123 8018 quoting incident 01511198."