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.