Exotic Incident #259

Incident Date:
12/18/1999
Location:
Oneida, OH - USA
Facility Name:
Facility Type:
Exotic Pet (E)
Incident Category:
Escape of animal (EA)
Species:
Big Cats
Animal:
Cougar
Animal disposition:
Dead

Summary:

A “pet” Cougar, Grace, escaped from her cage and attacked a neighbor’s dog. Grace pushed past her “owner” when he fed her breakfast. The dog survived but Grace was shot and killed.

Action take by Born Free USA:

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