Exotic Incident #217
Incident Date:
01/13/1999
Location:
Jackson, NJ - USA
Facility Name:
Facility Type:
Exotic Pet (E)
Incident Category:
Escape of animal (EA)
Species:
Big Cats
Animal:
Tiger
Animal disposition:
Dead
Summary:
A tiger on the loose for several hours was shot and killed by sharpshooters after tranquilizer darts missed. The tiger was believed to be privately owned.
Action take by Born Free USA:
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