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Operation saves neglected animals Operation saves neglected animals
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A huge animal rescue operation has been taking place in Buckinghamshire after RSPCA officers found scores of neglected horses, ponies and donkeys. A huge animal rescue operation has taken place in Buckinghamshire after RSPCA officers found scores of neglected horses, ponies and donkeys.
More than 80 animals are being removed from land in Amersham, but another 32 animals were found dead, their bodies left where they fell. Thirty-one horses were found dead at the site in Amersham where more than 80 animals are being cared for.
The rescue is being carried out by Norfolk-based Redwings Horse Sanctuary. Norfolk-based Redwings Horse Sanctuary, the International League for the Protection of Horses and Blue Cross also took part in the operation.
Thirty staff are taking part in the operation, but some animals have been put down because they are too ill. Three of the horses had to be put to sleep because they were too ill.
'Safe location''Safe location'
A Redwings spokesman said: "Redwings will provide care, rehabilitation and homes to some of the animals while others will go to an undisclosed safe location.A Redwings spokesman said: "Redwings will provide care, rehabilitation and homes to some of the animals while others will go to an undisclosed safe location.
"More will be known after the rescue has been carried out, led by the RSPCA and local police.""More will be known after the rescue has been carried out, led by the RSPCA and local police."
The spokesman added: "More than 30 staff and eight horseboxes and trailers from Redwings will be involved in collecting the animals.The spokesman added: "More than 30 staff and eight horseboxes and trailers from Redwings will be involved in collecting the animals.
"Three animals had to be put to sleep as they were considered too ill to be moved or rehabilitated.""Three animals had to be put to sleep as they were considered too ill to be moved or rehabilitated."
An full investgation by RSPCA inspectors wil take place, but Redwings said it hoped any inquiry would end with a prosecution. The RSPCA said 14 horses were removed from the field over the weekend.
A man was arrested by Thames Valley Police.