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Pony 'beaten' into Hampshire lake dies | |
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A pony harnessed to a trap died after it was forced into a Hampshire lake by a dozen people, the RSPCA has said. | |
A member of the public who tried to rescue the animal from Hawley Lake on Saturday afternoon was taken to hospital after the pony kicked out. | |
The animal was dragged down into the lake by its trap as it tried to swim. | |
Police also think an attempt was made to push a second pony into the water. Officers and the RSPCA are trying to establish a motive. | |
An RSPCA spokesperson said the group had lined up three ponies and encouraged them into the water. | |
One went in but when it tried to run free it was beaten back into the lake, he added. | |
Pony microchipped | |
Ministry of Defence divers and Hampshire fire service recovered the carcass. | |
The RSPCA said it was believed the group had brought the ponies to the lake. | |
The one that died was microchipped, but had recently been sold at market and the chip had not been updated. | |
The group was seen driving the surviving ponies along Minley Road in the direction of Yateley. | |
The injured man was taken to Frimley Park Hospital in Surrey for treatment. | The injured man was taken to Frimley Park Hospital in Surrey for treatment. |
Police appealed to people in the area at the time, including dog walkers and fishermen, to come forward. |