Exotic Incident #493

Incident Date:
09/26/2002
Location:
Bloomington, IL - USA
Facility Name:
Facility Type:
Exotic Pet (E)
Incident Category:
Escape of animal (EA)
Species:
Big Cats
Animal:
Bengal Tiger
Animal disposition:
Dead

Summary:

Tigger, a Bengal tiger, was shot and killed after escaping from a trailer at the Travelcenters of America truck stop. Tigger’s possessor was attempting to give him water when he escaped.

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