Exotic Incident #588

Incident Date:
07/23/2003
Location:
Harrisburg, PA - USA
Facility Name:
Facility Type:
Exotic Pet (E)
Incident Category:
Escape of animal (EA)
Species:
Reptiles
Animal:
Alligator
Animal disposition:

Summary:

A 2- to 3-ft-long alligator was found swimming in the city’s Italian Lake and was subsequently captured. It was suspected that the alligator was someone’s “pet.”

Action take by Born Free USA:

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