Exotic Incident #1148

Incident Date:
05/21/2008
Location:
Neosho, MO - USA
Facility Name:
Facility Type:
Exotic Pet (E)
Incident Category:
Escape of animal (EA)
Species:
Big Cats
Animal:
Black Leopard
Animal disposition:
Dead

Summary:

A sheriff’s deputy shot and killed a 50-lb cat after a neighbor called to say that the animal was clawing at her door. Authorities believed the animal was someone’s “pet” as it appeared to be in good health.

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