Trapping Incident #470

Reported:
29/10/2014
Location:
T4R12 Wels, Intersection of Red Rip Road and Red Rip Rd #6, ME - USA
Species:
O
Trap Type:
L
Incident Date:
29/10/2014
Victim's Disposition:
injured
Victim's Name:
Legal Action:
No

Result:

Summary:

A 25-lb male lynx was accidentally caught in a leg-hold trap. Because the animal had minor lacerations, he was taken to a vet and treated. The lynx was then tagged and returned to the trapping site and released.