Young Bear Released From Trap Intended For Coyote
Reported:
11/15/2023
Location:
Cuba, NY - USA
Species:
Other
Trap Type:
Leghold
Incident Date:
11/04/2023
Victim's Disposition:
released
Victim's Name:
Legal Action:
No
Summary:
Cuba, NY – A man in Allegany County recently had to contact authorities after he checked one of his traps in Cuba, NY. While he was trying to trap a coyote, the surprised hunter accidentally caught a young bear. The man then contacted Environmental Conservation Officer (ECO) Powers through Central Dispatch to get assistance.
To save the bear, ECO Bobseine brought a large piece of plywood. He then used a saw to cut an opening in the bottom of the plywood to be placed around the trapped bear paw. ECOs Bobseine and Powers then held the plywood against the bear while ECO Powers released the bear’s paw from the trap.
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