The Pennsylvania Game Commission has issued a warning to pet owners following a disturbing discovery made along the Appalachian Trail.
Over the weekend, a hiker stumbled upon dog treats laced with fish hooks on the North Trail Loop, leading to the George W. Outerbridge camping shelter in Washington Township.
“These items could prove fatal to any animal that ingests them, whether wild or domesticated,” cautioned the commission.
The George W. Outerbridge camping shelter, named after the second man to complete each section of the Appalachian Trail, consists of three walls and an open side. Maintained by the Allentown Hiking Club, founded in 1931, the club oversees more than 10 miles of the trail.
While no explanations have been offered for the presence of the hooks, the Allentown Hiking Club has yet to respond to inquiries from Men’s Journal.
Authorities are urging individuals with information about the baited treats to reach out to local law enforcement. If anyone discovers similar harmful items, they are encouraged to immediately contact 1-888-PGC-WILD or 1-888-PGC-HUNT.
Stretching nearly 2,200 miles across 14 states from Georgia to Maine, the Appalachian Trail welcomes dogs on most sections. However, dogs are prohibited in specific areas, such as Great Smoky Mountains National Park in Tennessee and North Carolina, the Trailside Museum and Wildlife Center in Bear Mountain State Park, New York, and Baxter State Park in Maine.
The National Park Service advises that dogs must be leashed on the forty percent of the trail administered by the agency. Nevertheless, it is recommended to keep dogs leashed to ensure safety during unexpected encounters.
(Source: Yahoo News)
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