Trapping Incident #479
Reported:
12/15/2014
Location:
Hollister, CA - USA
Species:
Other
Trap Type:
Leghold
Incident Date:
12/15/2014
Victim's Disposition:
injured
Victim's Name:
Legal Action:
Yes
Summary:
A fox was found dragging a trap attached to one of its paws. The trap was later found with the fox’s paw still trapped, but the fox was nowhere to be found. The trap was set illegally and the trap with the fox’s paw was turned over to the CA Dept of Fish and Wildlife, which is conducting an investigation.
Result:
Because the trap was set illegally, CA Dept of F&W is investigating the incident.