A goose was found with horrific and potentially fatal injuries in an east London park after it was shot with a crossbow, RSPCA inspectors say.
The injured bird, with the crossbow bolt still sticking out of it, was rescued from Hornchurch Country Park yesterday.
When inspector Mitchell Smith took it for an x-ray, he was horrified to see the bolt had gone straight through its pelvis and into the abdomen.
Mr Smith said: “This is a horrible injury and the goose must have been in a lot of pain.
“Fortunately he has now received veterinary care at a nearby wildlife hospital but we don’t yet know if he will survive this ordeal.”
The RSPCA say they do not know if the injuries were caused intentionally or not.
Anyone with information should call the RSPCA on 0300 123 8018.
