Raccoon euthanized after found ‘tortured’ in leg trap, $1,000 reward offered

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Michelle MortonMay 07, 2019 2:15 pm1,819

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The Fur-Bearers is offering a $1,000 reward to identify who is responsible for setting the foot-hold trap that left a raccoon dragging itself in it for days — leaving the animal emaciated, dehydrated, and with a visibly broken leg.

The animal had to be humanely euthanized after it was evaluated by Critter Care.

The (approximately) three-year-old raccoon was found by a resident in the suburban area of 46A Avenue in the Ladner community of Delta on Friday May 3, and then was taken to Critter Care Wildlife Society — where it was determined he was septic and had to be put down, according to the Fur-Bearers.

In a phone interview with Daily Hive Vancouver, Fur-Bearers spokesperson Michael Howie said “the injuries were significant,” adding, “if you look…

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