Trapping Incident #192

Reported:
01/09/2003
Location:
, - CA
Species:
O
Trap Type:
S
Incident Date:
01/06/2003
Victim's Disposition:
dead
Victim's Name:
Legal Action:
No

Result:

died 15 days after release

Summary:

Intentionally captured for a long-term conservation project, the bear was restrained in leg snare for as long as 24 hours before being anesthetized, marked, and released. Soon after he was sighted dead by helicopter.