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North Carolina Wildlife Rehab
Coverage of North Carolina Wildlife Rehab in the Nexus archive.
- Raccoon dies after getting caught in leg trap at Mecklenburg County park
A raccoon died from heat stroke after being trapped in a leg trap at a Mecklenburg County park. The trap was found attached to a fence on an adjoining property, and multiple traps were discovered during the investigation. While foothold traps are regulated in North Carolina, Wildlife Rehab cited them as illegal and an act of animal cruelty.
- ‘Infuriating, heartbreaking’: Raccoon recovering after getting caught in leg trap at Mecklenburg County park
A raccoon was found trapped in a leg trap at a Mecklenburg County park, suffering heat stroke and injuries. Children discovered the trap, which was attached to a fence on an adjoining property, and alerted authorities. Multiple illegal traps were found, though no arrests have been made.