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Police seeking man following Red Kite death

Police Scotland are trying to trace a man who found a Red Kite near Closeburn in Dumfries and Galloway.

Red Kite, (© Glyn Sellors)

The kite was found injured on 5th June and subsequently had to be euthanised.

The man is described as white, 50 to 60 years old, about 5ft 10in tall of medium build with short white hair.

Police Scotland said they are keen to speak to him and have appealed for witnesses.

No further details have been made available at this point.

 

13 Jun 2023

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