Marineland was initially charged with five counts of animal cruelty late last year in connection with the treatment of peacocks, guinea hens and black bears. In January, the OSPCA laid six more animal cruelty charges against Marineland relating to elk, red deer and fallow deer. “The Crown conducted its own independent review of the OSPCA charges and has effectively agreed with Marineland by determining all the charges ought to be withdrawn,” the company said. Read more: Marineland charged with six new counts of animal cruelty Marineland says OSPCA investigation is the result of former employee, activist pressure Marineland charged for five counts of animal cruelty in ongoing investigation The OSPCA said it was surprised the charges were withdrawn. It contained allegations of animal abuse along with photographs and videos from a former Marineland employee.

Source: thestar August 10, 2017 13:52 UTC