Riverside Sheriffs and Animal Services officers 'humanely' euthanized around 150 birds, according to a press release.
A cockfighting ring in Riverside County was shut down Friday night after authorities raided it.
Riverside County Sheriffs Department deputies and Animal Services officers broke up the fighting ring just after midnight. Deputies found out about what was going after receiving reports of loud and large event. Around 150 birds were involved in the cockfighting ring and more than 200 people were present at the ring when authorities arrived. One man claimed ownership to the 143 birds and was charged with misdemeanor for possession of fighting blades that were attached to the birds.
Sheriff deputies and Animal Service officers"humanely euthanized" the birds, a process that lasted until 6 a.m. on Saturday.
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