CARCASSES of two deceased goats were removed from a cave in Llandudno during the weekend.

David Bowen, a Llandudno resident, said he first spotted the decaying bodies of the goats on May 21, notifying Conwy County Borough Council of the matter on the same day.

He found them in the cave above the invalid path on West Shore.

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Dr Bowen said on Friday (June 2), prior to the council’s removal of the carcasses: “It is frustrating that I had no acknowledgement of my email of May 21, and even more disappointing that no action appears to have been initiated to remove the carcasses.

“Over the last two weeks, it has been attacked by foxes/dogs and, in this hot weather, stinks of flesh.

“Although off the standard track, the cave is a popular meeting point for teenagers, and certainly represents a health hazard.

“I first became aware of the problem two weeks ago while walking on the invalid path above West Shore, when a teenage girl came down the adjacent path upset that she had seen a dead goat in the cave, which is a popular meeting point for youngsters.

“I feel it represents a health hazard and should be removed.”

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Likewise, Cllr Harry Saville, who represents Gogarth Mostyn, the ward in which the cave is situated, on Conwy County Borough Council, had called for urgent action.

He said: “Mr Bowen should have received a response to his email to the council. I entirely share his frustration and, in these circumstances, a lack of response is simply not good enough. 

“Conwy County Borough Council must do better in making sure that it responds to concerns raised by residents.”

Following Dr Bowen’s concerns being raised again, the council confirmed today (June 5) that the carcasses have now been removed from the cave.

A council spokesperson said: “We’d like to thank Dr Bowen for getting in touch. We’re concerned that he didn’t receive an acknowledgement of his email.

“Dr Bowen contacted us again on Friday (June 2). The carcasses were removed at the weekend.”