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| Cotswold Hunt suspended after fox allegedly buried alive | Cotswold Hunt suspended after fox allegedly buried alive |
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| Cirencester Illegal Hunt Watch says it filmed the footage on the Miserden Estate in Gloucestershire | Cirencester Illegal Hunt Watch says it filmed the footage on the Miserden Estate in Gloucestershire |
| A hunt has been suspended over alleged illegal practices after a video emerged of a fox appearing to be found buried alive inside a bag. | A hunt has been suspended over alleged illegal practices after a video emerged of a fox appearing to be found buried alive inside a bag. |
| Footage appears to show hunt saboteurs rescuing the fox from a man-made den before a hunt member calls hounds away on the Miserden Estate on 18 March. | Footage appears to show hunt saboteurs rescuing the fox from a man-made den before a hunt member calls hounds away on the Miserden Estate on 18 March. |
| The Cotswold Hunt has been suspended by the British Hound Sports Association (BHSA) which says it is investigating. | The Cotswold Hunt has been suspended by the British Hound Sports Association (BHSA) which says it is investigating. |
| Gloucestershire Police has also confirmed that it is investigating. | Gloucestershire Police has also confirmed that it is investigating. |
| The footage captured by the Cirencester Illegal Hunt Watch was first shown by Channel 4 News on Tuesday. | The footage captured by the Cirencester Illegal Hunt Watch was first shown by Channel 4 News on Tuesday. |
| The group has claimed the video shows the illegal practice of "fox-bagging" - where a fox is captured, trapped and then released for hounds to chase during a hunt. | The group has claimed the video shows the illegal practice of "fox-bagging" - where a fox is captured, trapped and then released for hounds to chase during a hunt. |
| WARNING: Images below may cause distress | WARNING: Images below may cause distress |
| Hunt saboteurs allegedly discovered the fox in a bag buried under the ground | Hunt saboteurs allegedly discovered the fox in a bag buried under the ground |
| Wildlife rescue experts were called to the scene and confirmed that the fox was a female, possibly lactating at the time of discovery. | Wildlife rescue experts were called to the scene and confirmed that the fox was a female, possibly lactating at the time of discovery. |
| The bag it was found in was "sodden" with urine having possibly been trapped for many hours, the group said. | The bag it was found in was "sodden" with urine having possibly been trapped for many hours, the group said. |
| Gloucestershire Police rural crime team leader, Insp Simon Ellson said: "We take all reports of illegal fox hunting very seriously. | |
| "Our rural crime officers have gathered evidence in relation to this case and will pursue any offenders. | |
| "If you see any rural crime in action please do contact police." | |
| The allegations come just a month after Wiltshire-based Avon Vale Hunt was thrown out of the sport's governing body after footage appearing to show a fox being dug out of its den and thrown to hounds was posted online. | The allegations come just a month after Wiltshire-based Avon Vale Hunt was thrown out of the sport's governing body after footage appearing to show a fox being dug out of its den and thrown to hounds was posted online. |
| Footage from the Avon Vale Hunt showed a fox being pulled out of its den and tossed to hounds | Footage from the Avon Vale Hunt showed a fox being pulled out of its den and tossed to hounds |
| It has been illegal to hunt foxes in England since 2004 but hunts are permitted to simulate a chase by following a pre-laid scent, which is known as trail hunting. | It has been illegal to hunt foxes in England since 2004 but hunts are permitted to simulate a chase by following a pre-laid scent, which is known as trail hunting. |
| A BHSA spokesperson said it has launched an immediate investigation following allegations being made against one of its member hunts. | A BHSA spokesperson said it has launched an immediate investigation following allegations being made against one of its member hunts. |
| "The seriousness of these allegations has resulted in the Cotswold Hunt being suspended from the BHSA whilst an investigation is conducted. | "The seriousness of these allegations has resulted in the Cotswold Hunt being suspended from the BHSA whilst an investigation is conducted. |
| "If there is any evidence of illegal activity or a breach of the BHSA's core principles, the matter will be referred to the Hound Sports Regulatory Authority to consider appropriate disciplinary measures | "If there is any evidence of illegal activity or a breach of the BHSA's core principles, the matter will be referred to the Hound Sports Regulatory Authority to consider appropriate disciplinary measures |
| "Should there be any police investigation into these allegations the Cotswold Hunt will fully assist with any enquiries," they said. | "Should there be any police investigation into these allegations the Cotswold Hunt will fully assist with any enquiries," they said. |
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| Cirencester | Cirencester |
| The Cotswolds | The Cotswolds |
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