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Cows in calf found dead after falling down embankment after dog attack

North Wales Police said the incident had caused the farmer financial and emotional 'stress'

Chris Brayford
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North Wales Police said the farmer found the four cows in 'terrible circumstances' following the incident
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North Wales Police said the farmer found the four cows in 'terrible circumstances' following the incident

Four cows in calf have died in ‘terrible circumstances' after falling down a steep embankment in a dog attack. North Wales Police Rural Crime Team said the incident took place between August 23 and...

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