Badger rescued from snare after being trapped for days alive and well

A badger rescued from a snare on a country road outside Derry is alive and well, police at Strand Road have confirmed.
By Kevin Mullan
Published 22nd Feb 2022, 10:47 BST
Updated 22nd Feb 2022, 11:04 BST
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The animal is believed to have been trapped by the device for a number of days.

The incident occurred on the Lisdillon Road between Ardmore and Bond's Glen.

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The PSNI said: "Police attended Lisdillon Road, Strabane on February 18 in relation to the report of a badger being trapped by a snare. It is believed that the badger may have been trapped for a couple of days."

A badger was trapped between Ardmore and Bond's Glen.A badger was trapped between Ardmore and Bond's Glen.
A badger was trapped between Ardmore and Bond's Glen.

The force asked anyone using such snares to 'check them regularly as there is legislation governing their use'.

"If anyone has any information regarding the use of snares on the Lisdillon Road please contact police on 101 quoting ref 1016 of the 18/02/2022.

"For the wildlife lovers out there you’ll be glad to know the badger is alive and well," the PSNI said.

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