Trapping Incident #108
Reported:
01/02/2006
Location:
Rapid River, MI - USA
Species:
Dog
Trap Type:
Kill-type
Incident Date:
Victim's Disposition:
dead
Victim's Name:
Joe
Legal Action:
No
Summary:
Only 150 yards from his home, on private property across a river, Joe died shortly after being caught in the trap. It took 24 hours to locate him. Although avid trail hikers who welcome dogs on their hikes, Joe’s caregivers now feel this activity has been taken away from them. “According to the DNR, there could be hundreds of these [traps] in this area. The traps are hidden in makeshift logs, and baited.” The woman who reported this incident wrote, “My husband and I would be harassed if we spoke out publicly in the area. The majority of the hunters in this area poach and do not follow any specific laws.” The trap was not illegal.
Result: