Concern as over 100 Traps Found at Invercargill Reserve

Concern as over 100 traps found at Invercargill reserve

A large number of leg-hold traps were found around Sandy Point. Photo: Invercargill City Council More than 100 leg-hold traps have been discovered in a popular Invercargill reserve, prompting warnings that someone or their pet could get seriously hurt.

More than 100 traps found at popular Invercargill reserve

Invercargill City Council staff have removed the traps.

Traps Found At Sandy Point Park

Over one hundred leg hold traps were removed by Parks staff yesterday.Council urges public to report any traps rather than touching or moving them.Alternative pest control methods are in place to protect pets and community safety.The Invercargill City Council has raised concerns after more than one hundred leg hold traps were found scattered around Sandy Point yesterday. The discovery has prompted warnings to the public to be extra cautious whil…