An eagle was found caught in a foot trap within a national park in Indre Troms, prompting local police to launch an investigation into illegal hunting, according to Nordlys. Police recovered the trap and the bird on July 24, 2026, and have issued an open call for tips from the public to identify those responsible for setting the illegal device.
Investigation Into Illegal Hunting in Indre Troms
Local law enforcement authorities in Indre Troms opened a criminal inquiry after discovering the protected bird ensnared in the mechanical restraint device.
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Police Appeal for Public Assistance
Investigators are urging anyone with information regarding suspicious activity in the Indre Troms national park area to come forward.
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What type of trap was involved in the Indre Troms incident?
Police reported finding a foot trap, locally referred to as a fotsaks, deployed illegally inside the national park.
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