Over the weekend, it was reported that a hiker found dog treats stuffed with fishhooks near the George W. Outerbridge shelter on the Appalachian Trail, according to the Pennsylvania Game Commission. That part of the trail is a local section of the Appalachian Trail.
The hiker discovered the dog treats embedded with the fish hooks between PA Route 873 and the George W. Outerbridge Shelter, according to Lehigh Gap Nature Center. This section of trail connects to the Lehigh Gap Nature Center trail system via the Woodpecker Trail.
All treats that were found have been removed, and authorities were notified.
They said the incident occurred near the North Trail Loop leading to the shelter, on State Game Lands #217 in Washington Township, Lehigh County. See map below.
Courtesy Pennsylvania Game Commission
Items like these could prove deadly to any animal that consumes them, including wild and domesticated animals, according to the Game Commission.
Photo courtesy Lehigh Gap Nature Center
If anyone has any information about the incident or locates more findings, please call 1-833-PGC-WILD or 1-833-PGC-HUNT immediately.
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