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Dozens of dead pigeons 'lined up' on Devon road | Dozens of dead pigeons 'lined up' on Devon road |
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More than 40 dead pigeons have been found lined up in the middle of a major road through Devon. | More than 40 dead pigeons have been found lined up in the middle of a major road through Devon. |
Devon and Cornwall Police said dozens of birds had been "placed" in a line along the central markings of the A35, about 100 yards apart. | Devon and Cornwall Police said dozens of birds had been "placed" in a line along the central markings of the A35, about 100 yards apart. |
A "large amount of feathers" and a discarded seed bag, believed to have been used to move the birds, was found nearby. | A "large amount of feathers" and a discarded seed bag, believed to have been used to move the birds, was found nearby. |
It was too early to say how they died, the force added. | It was too early to say how they died, the force added. |
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PCSO Steve Mingo said witnesses are being sought. | PCSO Steve Mingo said witnesses are being sought. |
"We are also asking for any pigeon fanciers in the area to check their flock to make sure all are accounted for." | "We are also asking for any pigeon fanciers in the area to check their flock to make sure all are accounted for." |
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