Trapping Incident #504
Reported:
15/04/2015
Location:
Charlotte, NC - USA
Species:
O
Trap Type:
L
Incident Date:
Victim's Disposition:
dead
Victim's Name:
Legal Action:
No
Result:
Summary:
A family walking through a park discovered a beaver and a turtle killed in traps set by the city. The traps were set for the beaver due to city officials designating it as a nuisance, but the turtle, the largest and most beloved by park goers, was an unintended catch. The trap slammed the turtles body so hard that the shell was cracked and the head almost decapitated. Residents are upset.