Exotic Incident #1321
Incident Date:
08/07/2009
Location:
Boutte, LA - USA
Facility Name:
Facility Type:
Exotic Pet (E)
Incident Category:
Species:
Reptiles
Animal:
Alligator
Animal disposition:
Removed/Re-housed
Summary:
A 38-year-old male bicyclist was stopped for carrying an alligator on his shoulders. The man fled the scene, leaving behind his bicyle and gator. He was later arrested and booked on several charges, including cruelty to animals by abandonment. The alligator was released into a marsh near Bayou Gauch.
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