Trapping Incident #435
Reported:
15/11/2013
Location:
Saegertown, PA - USA
Species:
O
Trap Type:
L
Incident Date:
03/11/2013
Victim's Disposition:
injured
Victim's Name:
Legal Action:
No
Result:
Summary:
A red-tailed hawk was inadvertantly caught in a raccoon trap. The hawk was turned over to authorities and underwent surgery to remove one of the bird’s talons. It is unknown whether or not the hawk can be released back into the wild.