Numerous Leg-hold Traps in City Park Traps Dog
Reported:
05/23/2019
Location:
Troy (Beach Road Park), MI - USA
Species:
Dog
Trap Type:
Leghold
Incident Date:
05/23/2019
Victim's Disposition:
injured
Victim's Name:
Spirit
Legal Action:
Yes
Summary:
Troy police say a resident was walking his dog in Beach Road Park, which is a city park, around 2 p.m. on May 16 when the dog stepped on a trap and got his leg caught. The dog’s owner located several other traps set in the area and set them off so other dogs or people would not be caught. He was able to free his dog from the trap and the dog was expected to be fine.
Result:
Michigan Department of Natural Resources, the Troy Police Department, and Michigan Animal Control are all investigating the illegal traps.