WARNING: GRAPHIC PICTURES: RSPCA concerned skinned animals found at beauty spot ‘may have suffered’ before death

An RSPCA investigation is under way after the horror discovery of the bodies of skinned animals at a South Yorkshire beauty spot.
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RSPCA inspector Jennie Ronksley was called to Washfield Lane, Rotherham, on Saturday where she found three bodies.

She said: “Members of the public contacted our emergency line after a horror discovery in a small area of trees near Treeton Dike on Thursday night.

The animals were found in South Yorkshire woodland.The animals were found in South Yorkshire woodland.
The animals were found in South Yorkshire woodland.
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“The bodies are completely skinned and have been dumped in a pile beside a black bin bag liner.

“What’s not clear is whether the bodies have been dumped together in the bag and then dragged out and predated on by wildlife, or whether they were skinned before being dumped in this area.

“It’s a really shocking sight and I’m extremely concerned that these animals may have suffered before their untimely deaths so I’d like to hear from anyone with information.”

Jennie believes the bodies to be that of two dogs and a rodent - perhaps a rat - but said it’s difficult to tell because of the state of the corpses.

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“I can barely tell what species the bodies are let alone any further details like their breed, so we’re in the dark and could really do with the support of the public.

“From the minor traces of fur left on the dogs’ feet, I believe one was black in colour and the other was cream.

“Anyone with information should contact the RSPCA on 0300 123 8018.

“It seems strange for more than one animal to be found like this if there’s an innocent explanation.”