SnareWatch is an information-sharing and reporting facility about snaring in the UK.
If there is a live animal in the snare call the relevant animal welfare charity. We do not advise trying to release an animal yourself as the animal could be injured and require medical attention. Record the incident using our Snarewatch report form.
Scottish SPCA
Animal Helpline 03000 999 999
RSPCA
Cruelty line 0300 1234 999
USPCA
Animal Information Line 028 3025 1000, caller ID required
The body of the deer was found by a hillwalker in Threestone Plantation, on the eastern side of Hedgehope Hill.
Video footage can be seen here.
A second snare was found 20 metres further along the track, which was located next to a footpath.
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Hedgehope Hill, Northumberland
January 2022
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