Trapping Incident #192

Reported:
09/01/2003
Location:
, - CA
Species:
Other
Trap Type:
Snare
Incident Date:
06/01/2003
Victim's Disposition:
dead
Victim's Name:
Legal Action:
No

Summary:

Intentionally captured for a long-term conservation project, the bear was restrained in leg snare for as long as 24 hours before being anesthetized, marked, and released. Soon after he was sighted dead by helicopter.

Result:

died 15 days after release