FOR ILLUSTRATION PURPOSES - Fake rescue videos cause serious psychological and physical harm to animals

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Updated: 10/10/2023 - 10:01

Fake animal rescue videos are a money-making scam, say campaigners

Rescue videos receive millions of views online but they are often staged and cause serious psychological and physical harm to the animals.

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