Escambia County Animal Welfare Officers speak out after opossum injured in incorrectly set up trap

ESCAMBIA COUNTY, Fla. (WKRG) — Animal welfare officers in Escambia County are speaking out about the dangers of certain types of animal traps after they rescued an injured opossum earlier this week.

According to a county press release, Lead Animal Welfare Officer Sgt. Merideth Roberson and Animal Welfare Officer Trainee Josh Clayton responded to help the opossum who they say was caught in a trap that was not set up correctly.

Being caught in the trap caused the opossum to have injuries to its front leg and paw, the release said.

"There’s no telling how long it had been dragging this trap around,” Lead Animal Welfare Officer Sgt. Merideth Roberson, who responded to the call with Animal W...