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A raccoon was euthanized in a Langley neighbourhood after its leg became entangled in a legal but regulated leg-hold trap. The Fur-Bearers animal protection association is offering a $1,000 reward for information leading to the identification and conviction of those responsible for setting the trap, citing potential violations of the Wildlife Act. Lesley Fox from The Fur-Bearers emphasized that traps pose significant risks to wildlife, domestic pets, and people in residential areas.
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In Langley, British Columbia, a young raccoon was recently euthanized after its leg became trapped in a legal but regulated spring-loaded trap. The Critter Care Wildlife Society reported that the animal was observed dragging the trap and was severely injured. The Fur-Bearers, an animal protection organization, is offering a $1,000 reward for information to identify those responsible and are alleging potential violations of the Wildlife Act. Lesley Fox, executive director of The Fur-Bearers, emphasized that such traps often lead to serious injuries and called on witnesses to report incidents to the BC Conservation Officer Service’s RAPP Line.
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A young raccoon was recently euthanized after its leg became stuck in a trap in a Langley neighbourhood.
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The Critter Care Wildlife Society said a concerned homeowner reached out this week after seeing the raccoon dragging a leg-hold trap, which are legal in B.C. but have specific rules.
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The spring-loaded trap snaps shut when enough weight puts pressure on it, often clamping onto the leg or lower body of the animal that stepped on it.
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The Fur-Bearers animal protection association is now offering a $1,000 reward for information leading to the identification and conviction of the person or people responsible for setting the trap.
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“Traps like this are powerful and dangerous and predictably lead to serious injuries to wildlife,” Lesley Fox, executive director of The Fur-Bearers, said in a release.
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“We believe that there are potential violations of the Wildlife Act involved in this incident and are encouraging anyone with information to contact the BC Conservation Officer Service’s RAPP Line.”
The raccoon was so badly injured, it had to be put down.
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The Fur-Bearers report that in September, residents provided security camera footage showing a young raccoon dragging a trap and also reported seeing a cat dragging a trap around Hi-Knoll Park, near the Surrey-Langley border.
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“Traps are not a solution to issues that homeowners may have with wildlife,” Fox added.
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“Particularly in residential or urban areas, it’s creating significant risk to all local wildlife, domestic pets, and even people.
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“Trapping is not a solution to issues homeowners may have with wildlife, and can in fact exacerbate them.”
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Anyone with information about the traps is encouraged to contact the RAPP Line at 1-877-952-7277or anonymously online.
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