Police use gas and rubber bullets on activists at beagle facility in Wisconsin
Summary
About 1,000 animal rights activists tried to break into Ridglan Farms in Wisconsin to rescue beagles from a breeding and research facility. Police used rubber bullets and pepper spray to stop the protesters, arresting many people during the event.Key Facts
- The protest took place at Ridglan Farms, which breeds beagles for biomedical research.
- Activists want to rescue the beagles, claiming the dogs are mistreated; the facility denies these claims.
- Police arrested dozens of protesters and said some acted violently, including driving a truck through the gate.
- Barricades like a manure-filled trench and barbed wire were used to block protesters.
- Around 2,000 beagles are kept at the facility.
- The group tried to enter the farm a day earlier than announced.
- Many protesters moved to protest outside a jail afterward.
- The protest leader was arrested and expressed continued commitment to the cause while in jail.
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