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24 October 2015
Alleged otter baiting: Authorities looking into possible case of animal cruelty
Alleged otter baiting: Authorities looking into possible offences, including animal cruelty http://tdy.sg/1GoezpM
Man in blue appeared to be illegally fishing and baiting a family of otters along Kallang River. Photo: Fast Snail/FacebookSINGAPORE — The man who allegedly tried to bait otters with a fishing hook at the Kallang River did not commit a criminal offence but authorities are trying to ascertain if he had committed any other offences, including animal cruelty, TODAY understands.
The police is currently assisting national water agency PUB and the Agri-Food & Veterinary Authority (AVA) in their investigations.
In a bid to explain himself, the angler, who appeared to have fished illegally, yesterday (Oct 23) came forward to the police voluntarily after seeing a viral video of himself circulating on social media.
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Those caught fishing at no-fishing areas — waterways included — may be fined up to S$3,000.
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23 October 2015
Angler who was allegedly baiting otters identified: ACRES
Man who allegedly baited otters identified, assisting in investigations: ACRES http://tdy.sg/1S0PT7V
SINGAPORE — The man who was allegedly trying to bait otters with a fishing hook at Kallang River has been identified, said the Animal Concerns Research & Education Society (ACRES).
The man has also come forward to the police and is assisting in the investigation, said the animal welfare group on its Facebook page on Friday night (Oct 23)
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ACRES is calling on those who can identify the fisherman to submit information via its email address, info@acres.org.sg, so “justice is served”.
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22 October 2015
ACRES looking for man who hurt otter with fishing hook
The Animal Concerns Research and Education Society has verified the fishing line is no longer on the otter and that the creature does not need rescuing at this point.
- POSTED: 22 Oct 2015 21:49
.@acres_sg hunts for fisherman who tried to bait otter pup #OtterlyDeplorableIfTrue http://bit.ly/1LOxEBC
SINGAPORE: The Animal Concerns Research and Education Society (ACRES) of Singapore is looking for a man who was recently caught on video “trying to bait an otter with a fishing hook”.
In a Facebook post on Thursday (Oct 22), ACRES said it was “very disturbed” by the footage and thanked members of the public, including the person filming, for reporting the incident. It also said that it is in touch with the Agri-Food and Veterinary Authority (AVA) of Singapore and PUB.
The two-minute video, which was uploaded to YouTube by user Fast Snail on Tuesday, shows a family of otters at Kallang River and what happened when one of the pups got caught on the hook of a fisherman. It could be heard squealing in distress and was reportedly limping after.
However Fast Snail posted an update on Thursday morning, saying that the otter pup seemed to be fine now.
http://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/acres-looking-for-man-who/2211084.html?cid=twtcna
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ACRES looking for man who hurt otter with fishing hook
The Animal Concerns Research and Education Society has verified the fishing line is no longer on the otter and that the creature does not need rescuing at this point.
- POSTED: 22 Oct 2015 21:49
Otter pup caught on fishing hook “no longer limping” http://bit.ly/1LOxEBC
http://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/acres-looking-for-man-who/2211084.html?cid=twtcna
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PUB working to identify angler who was allegedly baiting otters
PUB working to identify angler who was allegedly seen baiting otters along Kallang River http://tdy.sg/1PIIryX
SINGAPORE — PUB is working to identify the angler who was allegedly baiting a group of otters with a fishing line hook at the stretch of Kallang River near Toa Payoh Lorong 8 on Tuesday (Oct 20).
When contacted, the PUB said it had received feedback on a video showing an otter hooked by a fishing line at the location, and was “dismayed” at the incident.
Noting that fishing is currently not allowed at waterways, PUB told TODAY that it is currently investigating the incident, and welcomed any information from the public that can help it identify the angler. Under the Public Utilities (Reservoirs, Catchment Areas and Waterways) Regulations, those caught fishing at no-fishing areas may be fined up to S$3,000.
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