Exotic Incident #1029
Incident Date:
07/21/2007
Location:
Ventura, CA - USA
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Facility Type:
Exotic Pet (E)
Incident Category:
Injury to animal by human (IH)
Species:
Reptiles
Animal:
African Spurred Tortoise
Animal disposition:
Removed/Re-housed
Summary:
Bob, a 25-year-old African spurred tortoise, was recovering from being slashed and stabbed after being stolen from the home of an autistic boy. The brutalized turtle was dumped behind brush in a nearby apartment complex. An anonymous caller told the family where to find him. Bob was recovering at Turtle Dreams, a Montecito rehab center. An 18-year-old man was arrested and booked at the Ventura County jail.
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