Trapping Incident #183
Reported:
02/26/2004
Location:
Southern , UT - USA
Species:
Endangered Species
Trap Type:
Leghold
Incident Date:
10/01/2003
Victim's Disposition:
dead
Victim's Name:
Legal Action:
Yes
Summary:
A trapper employed by the federal government’s Wildlife Services was investigated for trapping, killing, and failing to report a golden eagle caught in a government leghold trap. The eagle was found alive and struggling by 8 teenagers and their instructor while they were hiking in a wilderness therapy program. When a conservation officer arrived at the scene the eagle was gone; only feathers and blood remained.
Result:
trapper investigated