Exotic Incident #380
Incident Date:
08/26/2001
Location:
McGregor, MN - USA
Facility Name:
Facility Type:
Exotic Pet (E)
Incident Category:
Escape of animal (EA)
Species:
Big Cats
Animal:
Cougar
Animal disposition:
Summary:
A free-roaming cougar was killed after she attacked a dog. Two lion cubs appeared in the same area the next morning and were captured. It was suspected that the lion and cubs were “pets” and were released in central Minnesota by the “owner.”
Action take by Born Free USA:
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