Red Fox Caught in Illegal Trap

Summary:

Bourne, MA – A red fox was caught in a trap for several days. The fox was discovered by a nearby homeowner when they came across the fox caught in the trap. Due to leg-hold traps being illegal in Massachusetts, the incident was reported. The fox was able to be corralled to a small den on the boarder of the property, where it was then transported to a wildlife veterinary hospital for care. The wounds had become infected and necrotic and the fox was septic. Unfortunately, due to the severity of the injuries and the dire state of the fox, it had to be euthanized.

Result:

Due to the fox being caught in an illegal leg-hold trap, the case is being investigated by the Environmental Police and local authorities.