Raccoon euthanized after leg caught in trap in Langley

ENVIRONMENT Raccoon euthanized after leg caught in trap in Langley By Amy Judd Global News Posted September 24, 2026 6:19 pm Updated September 24, 2026 6:49 pm 2 min read View image in full screen The leg trap can be seen on the raccoon's back right leg. Louise Pilon LEAVE A COMMENT SHARE THIS ITEM ON FACEBOOK SHARE THIS ITEM ON X SEND THIS PAGE TO SOMEONE VIA EMAIL SEE MORE SHARING OPTIONS DESCREASE ARTICLE FONT SIZE INCREASE ARTICLE FONT SIZE A young raccoon was recently euthanized after its leg became stuck in a trap in a Langley neighbourhood. The Critter Care Wildlife Society said a concerned homeowner reached out this week after seeing the raccoon dragging a leg-hold trap, which are legal in B.C. but have specific rules. The spring-loaded trap snaps shut when enough weight puts pressure on it, often clamping onto the leg or lower body of the animal that stepped on it. The Fur-Bearers animal protection association is now offering a $1,000 reward for information leading to the identification and conviction of the person or people responsible for setting the trap. “Traps like this are powerful and dangerous and predictably lead to serious injuries to wildlife,” Lesley Fox, executive director of The Fur-Bearers, said in a release. STORY CONTINUES BELOW ADVERTISEMENT “We believe that there are potential violations of the Wildlife Act involved in this incident and are encouraging anyone with information to contact the BC Conservation Officer Service’s RAPP Line.” Get daily Montreal news Get daily Montreal news delivered to your inbox so you'll never miss the day's top stories. SIGN UP FOR DAILY MONTREAL NEWSLETTER GET STARTED BY PROVIDING YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS, YOU HAVE READ AND AGREE TO GLOBAL NEWS' TERMS AND CONDITIONS AND PRIVACY POLICY. The raccoon was so badly injured, it had to be put down. The Fur-Bearers report that in September, residents provided security camera footage showing a young raccoon dragging a trap and also reported seeing a cat dragging a trap around Hi-Knoll Park, near the Surrey-Langley border. “Traps are not a solution to issues that homeowners may have with wildlife,” Fox added. “Particularly in residential or urban areas, it’s creating significant risk to all local wildlife, domestic pets, and even people. MORE ON ENVIRONMENT MORE VIDEOS High levels of lead found in air near Kahnawake high school in Quebec Petition launched to end activity at ECCO landfill in southeast Calgary Fat Bear Week is back. Meet the…