11 Aug 2014

Gin trap found in popular park

10:59 pm on 11 August 2014

The SPCA says the case of a heavily pregnant ewe caught in a gin trap is the first it has heard of one of the illegal traps being set in a popular public park in Auckland.

The sheep was found in the metal jawed, spring loaded trap on Sunday night in a paddock in Cornwall Park around One Tree Hill. It is expected to make a full recovery.

Auckland SPCA executive director Bob Kerridge said he doesn't know why anyone would set a gin trap there, but they are dangerous.

Mr Kerridge said checks in nearby paddocks haven't revealed any more traps.

The trapped ewe was found on Sunday night.

The trapped ewe was found on Sunday night. Photo: SPCA