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Watch your step: Burnaby walkers warned about ‘illegal foothold’ traps set up

Traps likely targeting coyotes
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A sign posted in Burnaby.

People who like to go walking with their dogs in South Burnaby are being warned about a possible dangers.

A photo has been posted on Reddit with a sign warning people to watch their step due to foothold traps being placed to catch animals, likely coyotes.

“Everyone please be careful near Willard Park and other wooded areas near Riverside District and Big Bend neighbourhood in Burnaby,” reads the post. “Illegal foothold trapping has occurred in the area!”