Ranger Warren Hunt at Bottle Lake Forest Park. Photo: Eleisha FoonSix leg-hold traps have been found within a popular Christchurch recreation and dog walking area. The traps were found in north-west area of the Christchurch's Bottle Lake Forest Park. Christchurch City Council's Bottle Lake Forest Park ranger, Warren Hunt, said they believe the traps were laid by a member of the public who is trapping possums for their fur. Hunt said they have had no reports of any dogs or people being injured by the traps.

Source: Otago Daily Times August 08, 2021 20:26 UTC