Trapping Incident #59
Reported:
01/12/2007
Location:
Palmer, AK - USA
Species:
D
Trap Type:
O
Incident Date:
13/07/2007
Victim's Disposition:
injured
Victim's Name:
Bo Diddley
Legal Action:
Yes
Result:
owner charged with hindering lawful trapping, charges dropped
Summary:
Bo Diddley stepped on a trap about 10 feet off a trail near Palmer in December. His caregiver got Bo Diddley out of the trap. She then took the trap, left the trapper a nasty note and reported the incident to the Alaska Board of Fish and Game. She also organized a letter-writing campaign. Then she was charged with stealing the trap, hindering lawful trapping and criminal mischief. The charges were later dropped.