Trapping Incident #512
Reported:
19/06/2015
Location:
Rutland, VT - USA
Species:
D
Trap Type:
K
Incident Date:
31/12/2013
Victim's Disposition:
dead
Victim's Name:
Doc
Legal Action:
No
Result:
The trapper lost hunting and trapping privileges for a year and was sued for emotional distress.
Summary:
The guardian of a dog killed by a trap has sued the trapper for emotional distress. The court is to set damages after the trapper who failed to respond. The dog named Doc stepped into a conibear trap while he was being walked by the guardian’s grandmother at a park in 2013. Doc died while attempts were made to free him.