Poor kitty. . . :(

[catfamily]

Is it possible to trap again in the working hours and bring the trap right to a vet or shelter to calm down?That must of been so sad to let him back out for you.I know you were in fear and had to do it.I think once he gets enough food ,water and warmth..he'll stop being so vicious.possibly.And seeing a human bring him the food so to know humans are good.well... some humans

[moosmom]

He's definitely feral. When feral cats get caught in a trap, they thrash around and try to get out. It's normal, even the bloody nose part. All you needed to do was put a cover over the trap. That would've calmed him down. I kinda doubt that you'll be able to trap him again because of his "experience" the first time. It wouldn't hurt to try though. I guess the best thing you can do for him right now is to make sure he's got shelter, food and water.

Nice try. I hope he'll go in the trap again.