Pregnant sheep dies after being attacked by dog in Queen Elizabeth Country Park in Hampshire

The incident happened in the Queen Elizabeth Country Park near Petersfield last weekend.

Visitors to the park are being reminded to ‘please, please keep your dog on a lead’.

In a statement on Facebook, Queen Elizabeth Country Park’s account said: ‘We are sad to have to tell you but a pregnant ewe was killed on Butser last weekend caused by a dog that was not on a lead.

‘Please please please keep your dog on a lead whilst on the top of Butser Hill.

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‘It was distressing for everyone who had to witness this and for the Rangers who had to deal with it. Thank you.’

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