Exotic Incident #523

Incident Date:
02/24/2003
Location:
Golconda, IL - USA
Facility Name:
Facility Type:
Exotic Pet (E)
Incident Category:
Escape of animal (EA)
Species:
Bears
Animal:
Black Bear
Animal disposition:
Recaptured

Summary:

A 7-ft-tall, 500-lb black bear was on the loose. The bear voluntarily returned to his pen 15 days later.

Action take by Born Free USA:

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