Trapping Incident #428
Reported:
08/09/2013
Location:
Twisp, WA - USA
Species:
Dog
Trap Type:
Leghold
Incident Date:
08/01/2013
Victim's Disposition:
injured
Victim's Name:
Legal Action:
No
Summary:
Two dogs were inadvertently caught in two seperate leghold traps set for wolves. The traps were located on U.S. Forest Service land and set by WA Dept of Fish and Wildlife in an ongoing effort to capture and radio collar wolves. Guardians of the dogs were able to free the dogs, who were treated by a veterinarian. The traps have been removed and WDFS is re-evaluating trapping protocols.
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