Fisherman in the Shetlands kill 21 seal pups

[floppsy]

I didn't really know where to put this but thought more people should know about it.

Upsetting reading:

Scottish trawlerman who clubbed 21 seal pups to death faces £100,000 fines or years in jail | Environment | guardian.co.uk

BBC NEWS | Scotland | North East/N Isles | Man clubbed 21 seal pups to death

Ben

[tcvarlh]

6 months for each offense. GOOD. 10.5years. The swine will be out in 2.

[Ukwildlifeo]

He was someone who got caught in the act, makes you wonder how much is really going on.

He wont say why he did it, but I think we all know why a fisherman killed seals....

[floppsy]

Originally Posted by Ukwildlifeo

He was someone who got caught in the act, makes you wonder how much is really going on.

Probably a lot more than you would think. Up until recently my fathers side of the family were all trawler men and I have heard of quite a few similar incidents.

Originally Posted by Ukwildlifeo

He wont say why he did it, but I think we all know why a fisherman killed seals....

Stupidity and ignorance?

[Spyroviper]

What a moron.

I think people that do this should get life with no chance of being released outside of 34 years served. Killing is killing, no matter what type of creature it is.

If I ever saw someone doing this, I'll darn well club him on the myself.

[kittykat]

This story sickens me. People that senselessly kill should spend the rest of their days in jail.

[Mungo]

The Canadian cull is about to start too

[kittykat]

Oh I know. I understand there is an overpopulation, but clubbing is not humane, I dont care what anyone says. I do not buy Canadian seafood for this reason. Its not much, but if everyone followed, it would help. Do y'all even have seafood from Canada available over there?

[Mungo]

I have no idea Kitty, I do not eat any seafood.

Maybe someone else can tell us?

[Doggle Avaddit]

I regularly see cooked Canadian Lobsters in the Supermarket.