Exotic Incident #658
Incident Date:
03/09/2004
Location:
Libertyville, IL - USA
Facility Name:
Facility Type:
Exotic Pet (E)
Incident Category:
Escape of animal (EA)
Species:
Big Cats
Animal:
Cougar
Animal disposition:
Summary:
Illinois officials reported receiving multiple calls from locals who reported seeing a cougar in the area. Since mountain lions have not been here since the 1860s, the animal was likely an escaped or released “pet.”
Action take by Born Free USA:
Notes: