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Two lambs orphaned after Bodmin Moor sheep attack

The attack took place on May 30

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Cornwall Police warned owners to keep their dog on leads when in close proximity to livestock
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Cornwall Police warned owners to keep their dog on leads when in close proximity to livestock

A farmer has been let to ‘pick up the pieces' after a dog attack killed a sheep in a designated area of outstanding natural beauty. Cornwall Police said the attack took place on Tuesday (May 30) on...

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