The sick alpaca, Geronimo, is supposed to die.

The fate of the alpacas, who has twice tested positive for contagious bovine tuberculosis, recently made headlines outside of England. The British Department of the Environment killed the animal to prevent further diseases. Owner Helen MacDonald says the tests are unreliable and considers Geronimo to be healthy.

On their farm in the village of Wickwar in western England, about 30 alpaca breeders, residents and activists banded together to guard Geronimo around the clock. Supporters wanted to oppose the killing squad for the alpaca – if necessary with barricades and barricades.