Efforts are underway to humanely capture pigs released in the Cairngorms, raising concerns about safety and disease.
Now, Forestry and Land Scotland is trying to catch them. Workers will trap the animals humanely. They will get advice from experts about the pigs.
They need to contain them for a few reasons. The pigs’ safety is a concern, and they might spread diseases. Tom Cameron asks people to stay away from the area.
Trained staff need space to work. They do not want to stress the pigs. They hope to trap the pigs using a corral. After that, they will get advice on what to do. It is important to contain them for their welfare.
They do not know if the pigs carry diseases. Police know about this situation. However, the police are not actively helping now. Park officials condemned releasing animals illegally. This release of pigs is likely illegal too.
This happened after lynx got loose in the park. One lynx died after capture. Scottish Land and Estates is upset about the pigs. They call the release “reckless” and illegal. They ask people with info to call the police.
NatureScot knows about the pig sightings too. The pigs are near Insh. FLS leads the trapping. NatureScot is talking with partner groups. They are trying to learn how the pigs got there.