Poaching has been in decline in Ubin since x-ray checks was introduced at Changi jetty. These poachers would trap birds with fine nets, catch monitor lizards with fish-hooks or catch wild pigs using trap doors.
Nparks rangers have been combing Ubin and have destroyed about 10 such wild pigs traps so far. The poachers have resorted to steel-jaw leghold traps that are both cruel and dangerous, whether for wild pigs, family pets or accidental tourists walking through the jungle.
One victim was this unfortunate dog brought over to the mainland for emergency treatment. Gangrene has already set in and the leg has to be amputated. Its companion is also hobbling with a missing foot. The rescued dog is now recovering at PetVilla, a no-kill shelter run by Animal Lovers League.
Watch out for such traps and alert the authorities.
