Woman’s Dog Ensnared by Wolf Traps in British Columbia

Summary:

British Columbia, Canada – A northern B.C. woman experienced every pet owner’s nightmare when her dog, sniffing out the scent of raw fish on the side of a road (which turned out to be bait for the traps), was ensnared in multiple wolf traps. The incident occurred on a forested road just north of Kitimat, in an area frequented by snowmobilers, hikers, and dog walkers. The dog’s owner, Alexis Toews, is now urging all outdoor enthusiasts to exercise increased caution during trapping season.

Toews ran back to her truck for tools to release her dog from the wolf trap’s powerful grip when she discovered she was unable to open the trap with just strength alone, but when she returned, her dog’s rear foot had found another trap. A third had also been triggered and was now attached to the first. Toews called for RCMP assistance, but the two officers were unable to release the dog without causing more harm.

The Kitimat Fire Department was called in to cut through the traps with tools designed for vehicle extractions. After a tense two hours, the dog was admitted for a veterinary examination.

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