Koi thefts, is Microchipping the answer?
BBC News recently contacted the North Wales Koi Club after a spate of thefts in Glamorgan, South Wales. They wanted to know whether any other clubs had been affected by the large scale theft of quality Koi.
Dozens of prize winning Koi were lifted from the South Walian ponds, and Police have advised Koi keepers to up their security measures, as this type of theft is on the increase. They advised keepers to microchip their fish, for security and possible tracking.
Pc Dick Collins said: “Technology today means that you can now microchip your fish in the same way that you can have your cat and dog chipped.”
These fish can be very expensive, but they are also pets and losing them can be a traumatic event,” he added.
“It would be wise therefore to consider what security measures you have in place in your garden to protect your fish.”
I’m not sure whether Micro chipping my fish is something that I would want to do, as it may well damage the overall look, but other security measures seem to be a good idea.
Leave a comment