City of Cape Town opens police case after penguins killed by off-leash dog Posted by David Henning on 3 November 2022 After 19 African penguins were killed by an off-leash dog at Seaforth Beach on 28 October, the City of Cape Town opened a case at the South African Police Service (SAPS). The African penguins were killed by a dog after being analysed by the SANCCOB vet. Picture: SANCCOB A veterinarian at SANCCOB analysed the penguins after the incident, describing severe puncture wounds and bite parks. Among the carcasses discovered, two African penguin chicks were also killed – confirming that the predation took place on land. This is not the first incident, according to SANCCOB, where there have been several dog attacks on penguins in Simons Town which the organisation describes as ‘completely unnecessary and avoidable.’ The City of Cape Town is handling this case seriously, with the deputy mayor and spatial planning and environment Mayco member, Eddie Andrews, saying that a full investigation was conducted with the assistance of the City’s law enforcement. ‘The owners were not arrested. The incident is being dealt with in terms of the Animal Keeping By-Law. The dogs were impounded and the owner was charged with failure ‘to prevent any animal from attacking, worrying or frightening any other person or animal’. The case will now be dealt with through the courts,” Andrews said. Follow us on social media for more travel news, inspiration, and guides. You can also tag us to be featured. TikTok | Instagram | Facebook | Twitter ALSO READ: Elephant cow seen carrying dead calf around in Namibia Related Posts Cape Town’s sustainability: Leading the way in environmental initiatives 1 June 2023 As National Environmental Month commences in South Africa, Cape Town stands proudly at the forefront... read more Kapama to host Safari Guide of the Year Awards 2023 1 June 2023 Kapama Private Game Reserve near Hoedspruit will host this year’s Safari Guide of the Year... read more Blood Lions relaunches for public viewing on YouTube 1 June 2023 Award-winning documentary feature film Blood Lions has been relaunched on YouTube for public viewing, creating... read more PREV ARTICLE NEXT ARTICLE
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