Trapping Incident #13
Reported:
11/28/2009
Location:
Moodus, CT - USA
Species:
Other
Trap Type:
Leghold
Incident Date:
11/25/2009
Victim's Disposition:
unknown
Victim's Name:
Legal Action:
No
Summary:
The owl was found stuck in a rusty leghold trap in Moodus by a wildlife rehabilitators, who cared for the owl over Thanksgiving. The owl was emaciated, having been impaired for a long time and unable to hunt. The veterinarian the woman brought the owl to the morning after Thanksgiving determined that the owl’s injury was so severe, its foot would have to be amputated and it would never be released. In keeping with federal law, the owl was euthanized.
Result: