'Catch a Nutria and Get 20,000 Won Each'

Operation of the Purchase System in Miryang City

Rapid Increase in Damage Caused by Nakdong River Monster Rat 'Nutria' (Source: Witipedia)

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Lee Sang-hyun] Miryang City, Gyeongnam Province, is operating a purchase program to eradicate the invasive species nutria.

The city announced on the 21st that it will operate the nutria purchase program until December 17 of this year (or until the budget is exhausted, whichever comes first).

Residents who catch nutria using traps or nets within the jurisdiction and bring the captured animal (carcass) to the administrative welfare centers of each eup, myeon, or dong for reporting can receive a reward of 20,000 KRW per animal.

However, if the carcass is damaged due to capture using firearms, crossbows, bows, or poison, the reward will not be paid.

The nutria purchase program is expected to contribute to stable agricultural management and the creation of a healthy ecological environment.

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