Exotic Incident #654
Incident Date:
02/17/2004
Location:
Dade City, FL - USA
Facility Name:
Facility Type:
Exotic Pet (E)
Incident Category:
Escape of animal (EA)
Species:
Big Cats
Animal:
Cougar
Animal disposition:
Recaptured
Summary:
A “pet” cougar was found lounging near a neighbor’s pool 500 yards away from his home. The possessor retrieved the animal without incident, but she had to appear in court for allowing the cougar to escape.
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