Wild Animals Euthanized

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Published: Wed, November 14, 2007 - 8:08 pm
Last Updated: Wed, November 14, 2007 - 8:11 pm
ATHENS, Ala. (AP) - The foxes, coyotes and bobcats recovered as
part of a wildlife trafficking probe called "Operation Foxote"
have been euthanized.
State wildlife officials arrested 18 people in 14 counties
Saturday for the illegal trade, importation and possession of
wildlife. The operation began in Alabama and spread throughout the
Southeast. Agents seized 25 coyotes, 55 foxes and two bobcats in
Alabama.
Agents also seized a moonshine still and 33 cardinals that
apparently were used as bait. The animals were to be placed in pens
where they would've been running stock for hounds.
Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries Enforcement Chief Allan
Andress said the animals were euthanized because they posed a
health risk for native species and their survival chances were slim
after being removed from their habitats.
The bodies were sent to the Southeastern Cooperative Wildlife
Disease Study office in Athens, Georgia. The animals were in small
cages or dog runs. The cardinals were found dead in a sack.

(Copyright 2007 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.)



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