Search and removal for bear, venomous snake cost Raleigh PD $10,000
The Raleigh Police Department spent more than $10,000 in personnel costs, gas and supplies to resolve two recent wildlife situations in the city.
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The supplies to capture the snake cost Raleigh police just $60, but manpower to track and catch it added up to $8,177.92. The department spent an additional $1,300 in gas.
"It would be grandfathered and allow folks who own inherently dangerous animals to do so, but, as a qualification, you need to register that animal with a state agency. And you also need to purchase $1 million in liability insurance. Secondly, because it’s a grandfather rule, once the animal passes away, the prohibition will kick in place," said Chaudhuri.
“North Carolina has virtually no regulations for the keeping of venomous snakes and dangerous animals. The lack of adequate regulation has recently put the citizens of Wake County in danger," Nickel said.
Christopher Gifford, 21, is facing 40 charges in connection with the escape of the snake. His first court date is August 6.
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