Anti-snaring group needs more eyes
Searching for snares is such a rewarding outing for many reasons.
South Coast Anti-Snaring Group will hold their last ‘snare hunt’ for the year in Umtentweni (off Rethman Drive) on Saturday, December 23.
The group needs more eyes to cover more ground, and calls on the South Coast community, young and old, to get more involved.
Poaching is a growing problem on the coast and the group has tried its upmost best this year, to remove snares from farmlands and bushy areas.
The tragic part is that the group has found many animals caught in traps that has endured unnecessary, long and painful deaths.
Searching for snares is such a rewarding outing for many reasons.
Firstly, it’s a great opportunity to explore and be active outdoors in a group, and even better, you are helping to save wildlife by removing the death traps.
Craig Saunders, founder of the group, said they plan, hopefully, to cover more ground and new locations in 2024.
“We really need more participation from the residents, rather than them just ‘talk’ – and say a dog is missing – but actually join in and help us,” he said.
Saunders has a few other exciting plans up his sleeve for the new year.
If you would like to get involved contact Saunders on 072 2587907.
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