Urgent investigation after young dog found dead in beauty-spot reservoir in 'suspicious circumstances'

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A Staffordshire Bull Terrier dog has been found dead in a beauty-spot reservoir, sparking an urgent RSPCA investigation. The charity said the young female had signs of 'blunt force trauma to the head and a prolapsed eye'.

A passer-by made the shocking discovery at Jumbles Reservoir in Bolton late last month. The RSPCA said there were 'suspicious circumstances' and revealed an urgent probe was underway.

A spokesperson said: "The young female dog was retrieved from the water by a passerby and taken to a local veterinary practice.

She had signs of blunt force trauma to the head and a prolapsed eye. READ MORE: She came off the pill - then her insides turned to 'concrete' "It's believed she had been in the reservoir for no more than two days, but it's not known whether she was alive or dead at the time prior to being found on 29 November. "Concerned by her condition, the RSPCA was contacted by the vet and an officer collected the dog’s body, which was taken to the charity’s Greater Manchester Animal Hospital.