"He said there was a plan in place to spend for $20 million but he said that would not even scratch the surface"
Typical statement from some government representatives.
It appears (from that statement) that there is never enough money to address a solution to most situations.
$20 million would go a long way with a baiting trapping or shooting program to reduce the number of wild dogs.
Obvioulsy a project of this nature would have to be managed correctly to ensure minimal stress to other species but 20 million is a lot of money and if that amount could reduce the numbers of wild dogs significantly then attacks of this nature would become less of a threat to the general public.
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