Trapping Incident #414

Reported:
05/02/2013
Location:
Hamilton, MT - USA
Species:
C
Trap Type:
L
Incident Date:
04/02/2013
Victim's Disposition:
injured
Victim's Name:
Trapper
Legal Action:
No

Result:

Summary:

A young, male Manx cat nicknamed Trapper was found dragging a foothold trap at a log manufacturing company. The cat was found with his foot in the trap dangling from a hole on one side of a wall while his body was on the other. Upon rescue, the cat had to have his leg amputated. The trap was thought to be set illegally.