Two Teenagers in Australia Attack Blakes Lake Reserve's Ducks With Pole

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Ducks. A recent report said two teenagers attacked roaming ducks at Blakes Lake Reserve in Northern Adelaide. The video showed that they tried to swing a pole aimed at the ducks

Residents were shocked after witnessing two teenagers attacking roaming ducks with a pole at the Blakes Lake Reserve in Northern Adelaide.

The place is well-known for families, where ducks freely roam the area. The ducks have been a happy attraction for young children.

However, midnight at the Blakes Lake Reserve became a center of attention for residents after teenagers were filmed playing with the ducks.

According to news.com.au and Daily Mail, security cameras managed to film the disturbing video of the attack at the Northern Adelaide at 11:40 p.m, wherein the defenseless ducks became the target of the two teenagers.

One witness from the local area, Sheree, told the Advertiser she heard the incident.

The police noted that they were informed about the incident. However, the information about the people involved had minimal description. So, the police encouraged people with information to report to them.

The witness explained that the duo used a pole to spear the ducks, adding that one tried to use a scooter to run over them.

Furthermore, the report said the boys walked away from the lake and ducks before the local tried to stop them.

Animals rescued in Pennsylvania home in the USA

The latest report said 170 animals were rescued from a Pennsylvania home, including chickens, cats, dogs and birds, according to 6 ABC News and Fox 29 Philadelphia.

Authorities are expected to check animals' health and possible adoption.

The rescue operations occurred after a person passed away in the said home. Immediately, the Pennsylvania SPCA's Animal Law Enforcement team responded to the call to rescue the animals.

Moreover, the authorities rescued guinea pigs, doves, rabbits, parakeets and finches. They are immediately brought to organizations in Chester Counties, Philadelphia and Lancaster.

The report noted that a large group of dogs were said to be living in a lack of sanitary conditions.

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Did you know? Animal Abuse and Cruelty Statistics

Animals are also abused by neglect, cruelty and unsanitary conditions that can kill them or worsen their situation.

According to the Human Society of the United States, the most reported abused animals are horses, dogs, livestock and horses.

The report said that animals in the farm industry can become victims of animal abuse. The report highlighted that the abusers of animals are mostly men under 30 years old.

According to Petpedia and World Animal Foundation, over 10 million animals die in the United States, which includes cats and dogs. The most common deaths are due to neglect, which was accounted for 45%.

People should immediately report to authorities if they find abused animals in their communities. In most cases, dogs and cats are the victims.

The report added that every 60 seconds, an animal suffers from abuse or mistreatment.

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