The SPCA has launched an investigation into the discovery of a female Aardvark on the Sunset beach in Milnerton.
The carcass was
collected by the Southern African Foundation for the Conservation of Coastal
Birds (SANCCOB) from the beach before being handed over to the SPCA.
A wildlife vet
confirmed in an autopsy that the animal was dead before it was in the water,
and may have suffered from heart failure or suffocation. They concluded that the
carcass was probably dumped overboard a ship close to shore or somehow put into
the sea from the shore.
According to Cape of
Good Hope SPCA spokesperson, Jaco Pieterse, even though the animal was
deceased, it was still in remarkably good condition. He also added that the
animal showed no signs of external trauma.
The SPCA has confirmed
that it will continue to investigate the incident and appeals to anyone who
might have more information regarding the incident.
Done by: Thaakiera
Ackerdien
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