Exotic Incident #2528

Incident Date:
06/20/2013
Location:
Louisville, KY - USA
Facility Name:
Facility Type:
Exotic Pet (E)
Incident Category:
Abandoned animal (AA)
Species:
Big Cats
Animal:
Leopard
Animal disposition:
Dead

Summary:

A woman shot what she thought was a bobcat in her backyard, but it turned out to be a 9-month-old leopard. Indiana Department of Natural Resources was attempting to determine who it belonged to or where it came from.

Action take by Born Free USA:

Notes:

http://www.wdrb.com/story/22655748/indiana-wildlife-officials-believe-leopard-shot-killed-in-clark-county