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A swan has been shot and killed at a Somerset reservoir. The animal was taken to an RSPCA sanctuary near Taunton, where it died after being shot on the Axbridge side of the Cheddar Reservoir.
Swans are a protected species and shooting one is a criminal offence, police say.
Pc Pete Wills said: "Cruelty to animals is an on-going problem, but this incident has highlighted our desire to catch and prosecute those involved."
He added: "It is important we work with the RSPCA and use the knowledge of their inspectors during prosecutions."
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