Exotic Incident #1692
Incident Date:
02/28/2012
Location:
Loxahatchee, FL - USA
Facility Name:
Facility Type:
Exotic Pet (E)
Incident Category:
Escape of animal (EA)
Species:
Big Cats
Animal:
Tiger, Panther
Animal disposition:
Summary:
Steve Sipek, a former actor who played Tarzan, has been arrested and had 2 tigers and a black panther removed from his home after they were considered a danger to the public. Sipek was taken into custody and had his license to keep dangerous wild animals revoked by FL wildlife officials. Six years ago, Sipek’s 600-pound tiger named Bobo escaped from his compound and was shot to death by a wildlife officer.
Action take by Born Free USA:
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