THE WESTMORELAND Parish Council has stepped up efforts to rid the streets of the parish of all stray animals, with plans now far advanced for the acquisition of a tranquilliser/stun gun to help in the capture of the animals.
According to Delford Morgan, mayor of Savanna-la-Mar, the council had to place more emphasis on making the roads safer for the public, especially motorists.
"The problem of stray animals on our public roads is of great concern as countless lives have been needlessly lost as a consequence of collision with these animals," he noted.
According to the mayor, despite the council's best efforts, it has been unable to capture all the stray animals.
He said contact had been made with a manufacturer and approval has been sought from the commissioner of police and the Ministry of National Security to 'empower' the council to purchase the gun, which is designed to be non-fatal.
Mr. Morgan said the Westmoreland Parish Council would be training an individual in the proper use of the gun and assured that its use would be properly monitored by the Council.
He said the council would begin using the equipment as soon as the necessary approval was received, but in the meantime he is advising owners to secure their animals.
