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Nov 2020
Ripon man tried to save kittens thrown from moving car
A Ripon man who tried to save kittens thrown from a moving car has spoken of the moment one of them died in his hands.
The council worker, who does not want to be named, was driving a recycling van at 2pm between Water Skellgate and Bondgate Green last Thursday.
He saw something in the road and then later saw, a couple of cars in front, a person on the driver's side of a brown or gold car throw a kitten in the air.
Susan Lund, the man's wife, recalled the moment to the Stray Ferret:
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The couple believe that they were just six to eight weeks old and were tabby type kittens.
Animal rights group PETA has heard about the incident and offered a £2,000 reward to find those responsible.
Elisa Allen, PETA director, said:
Anyone who saw the incident have been urged to call the police on 101 and quote reference number 12200204632.
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