The Cairngorms National Park Authority is grappling with the illegal release of feral pigs into the park. The pigs were spotted near Uath Lochans, and authorities are working to capture them. The incident follows a similar case last month involving the illegal release of three lynx, one of which tragically died.
The Cairngorms National Park Authority has reported the illegal release of feral pigs into the park. On Monday, park officials confirmed the presence of these animals near the Uath Lochans area. Staff are currently attempting to capture the pigs, which appear to be relatively domesticated. The authority strongly suspects that these animals were intentionally abandoned within the park boundaries.
A spokesperson from the authority addressed the situation on Facebook, stating, 'We are aware that feral pigs have been spotted in an area of the Cairngorms National Park near Uath Lochans. The Park Authority is working closely with partners – including NatureScot and Forestry and Land Scotland (FLS) – to ascertain the full facts on the ground and Forestry and Land Scotland is currently attempting to trap the animals.' The spokesperson further emphasized that the animals' tameness suggests an illegal release, condemning such actions in the strongest terms. This incident follows the illegal release of three lynx in the park last month, one of which tragically died shortly after being captured. Scottish Land and Estates (SLE), an organization supporting rural businesses, condemned the 'reckless' release of the pigs and urged anyone with information to contact the police. Ross Ewing, director of moorland at SLE, stated, 'This appears to be a reckless and illegal act which demonstrates a total disregard for both animal welfare and the wider environment. We saw the tragic consequences of last month’s illegal lynx release, which resulted in the death of one of the animals. Those responsible for these incidents show little concern for the welfare of species they release or the serious impacts they could have.' Ewing urged anyone with information to contact Police Scotland at 101. A NatureScot spokesperson confirmed their awareness of multiple feral pig sightings in the Insh area and stated that Forestry and Land Scotland (FLS) was leading the trapping efforts. They also mentioned that partner agencies were collaborating to determine the circumstances surrounding the pigs' presence in the area. The spokesperson added that Police Scotland had also been informed of the situation
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