1,000 Animal Rights Activists Tear-Gassed in Failed Raid of Wisconsin Beagle Farm
About 1,000 animal rights activists were tear-gassed by police while trying to storm a beagle breeding facility in Wisconsin. The protesters attempted to take thousands of beagles that are bred for medical experiments.
About 1,000 animal rights activists clashed with police during a failed raid on a beagle breeding facility in Wisconsin. The protesters tried to storm the private facility to take thousands of beagles bred for medical experiments.
Sheriff's deputies wearing gas masks used tear gas to stop the crowd. Videos on social media show a chaotic scene with hundreds of people climbing over hay bales and fencing while being tear-gassed.
The facility, called Ridglan, breeds beagles specifically for medical research. Animal rights leader Wayne Hsiung has been posting videos of the protest online, showing activists being tear-gassed.
This appears to be the second attempted raid at this Wisconsin facility by animal rights groups. The protesters believe the dogs should not be used for medical testing.
This shows growing tension over using animals for medical research. Many people feel torn between wanting medical advances and protecting animals from lab testing.
Police will likely investigate the attempted break-in. More protests at animal research facilities may follow.
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