Jaguar captured at Lake Capoey relocated to animal sanctuary

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has relocated a Jaguar that was captured at Lake Capoey, in Region Two, to the Hyde Park Animal Sanctuary at Land of Canaan, East Bank Demerara.

According to an EPA press release, the agency received news on March 24th, 2016, that a male Jaguar was caught in a trap set by residents of Lake Capoey, Essequibo.

On receipt of this news, it said, an officer from the EPA and a representative of the Ministry of Natural Resources promptly visited the community to verify the news and to ensure the safety of the jaguar. The EPA then made arrangements with the