Barbed wire disguised as a twig found on popular bike trail

People with information are asked to contact local authorities.

San Diego mountain bikers are warning the public after an intentionally-set trap was found on a popular hiking trail.

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The trap was seen in San Dieguito river park and consisted of a strand of rusty barbed wire disguised to look like a twig.

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Courtesy: San Diego Mountain Biking Association

Photos posted to Facebook by the San Diego Mountain Biking Association show the trap hanging just below handle-bar level on the trail.

There have been no reports of any injuries associated with the trap.

Local authorities are investigating.