I sometimes think the only way to teach people like this is to do the same to them, put a massive double barred hook through their lips, tie their hands and feet together with wire and then drag them behind a speeing boat - wonder how that would go down?!
One poor 6 month old puppy was found alive on a beach.
The French Government has now offered a 3,000 Dhs bonus to any police officer on the island who catches a fisherman carrying out the practice. And the RSPCA in the UK have started a petition to the French to catch those involved - at least some action is being taken.
I find it absolutely detestable that people can do such horrific things to defenceless animlas, they are scum and are no part of the human race.
I'd trust my dog over any person any day of the week!