Trapping Incident #239
Reported:
02/06/1998
Location:
Colonie, NY - USA
Species:
Dog
Trap Type:
Kill-type
Incident Date:
01/09/1997
Victim's Disposition:
dead
Victim's Name:
Valentine
Legal Action:
No
Summary:
Valentine and caregiver were jogging in a public park on the paved Mohawk-Hudson Bikeway. The trap was less than 50 feet off path. Valentine’s head clamped in trap for more than 90 minutes. Four people tried to get trap off, including two police. Animal Control Officer finally removed, but too late.
Result: