Police use gas and rubber bullets on activists at beagle facility in Wisconsin
The Guardian • • nation
Key Points:
- Approximately 1,000 animal rights activists attempted to breach the Ridglan Farms beagle breeding and biomedical research facility in Wisconsin but were repelled by law enforcement using rubber bullets and pepper spray.
- This was the latest protest following a March raid where activists removed 13 dogs, leading to burglary and trespassing charges against 62 individuals.
- Ridglan Farms denies allegations of animal mistreatment, stating no credible evidence of abuse has been presented.
- Authorities reported violent attempts by protesters to break in, including blocking emergency routes and a reckless vehicle incident, resulting in multiple arrests.
- Despite some protesters breaching outer barricades, none gained access to the facility housing about 2,000 beagles; activists vowed to continue their efforts.
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