Exotic Incident #524

Incident Date:
03/03/2003
Location:
Pope County, 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 black bear escaped from his “owner” while being walked. The bear reappeared at his home one week later.

Action take by Born Free USA:

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