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Greek raiders free 50,000 mink

Raiders at two fur farms have set more than 50,000 mink on the loose in Kastoria, Greece.

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The National Fur Breeders' Association says most of the released animals are likely to die in the late-August heat.

No group has claimed responsibility for the incident. But an animal rights group, calling itself the "Hawks of Reprisal", said it was behind a similar break-in last year.

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