Pellet guns and air rifles linked to rise in animal cruelty across Durban
Dogs, stray cats, wild birds, snakes and monkeys have all fallen victim to the attacks
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"Reaction officers have responded to numerous incidents in which pellet guns, air rifles, paintball markers and gas-powered airguns have allegedly been used by both adults and children to kill or seriously injure animals across Durban and surrounding areas of KwaZulu-Natal," the organisation said. The organisation also confirmed that it holds a permit issued by Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife authorising its officers, in their official capacity, to capture, temporarily possess, keep in captivity, release and translocate certain reptiles, amphibians and other vertebrate species.
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"Reaction officers have responded to numerous incidents in which pellet guns, air rifles, paintball markers and gas-powered airguns have allegedly been used by both adults and children to kill or seriously injure animals across Durban and surrounding areas of KwaZulu-Natal," the organisation said.
according to IOL (Independent Online)The organisation also confirmed that it holds a permit issued by Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife authorising its officers, in their official capacity, to capture, temporarily possess, keep in captivity, release and translocate certain reptiles, amphibians and other vertebrate species.
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