Exotic Incident #2813

Incident Date:
08/29/2016
Location:
Penn Hills, PA - USA
Facility Name:
Facility Type:
Exotic Pet (E)
Incident Category:
Abandoned animal (AA)
Species:
Reptiles
Animal:
Alligator
Animal disposition:
Recaptured

Summary:

The Penn Hills Volunteer Fire Company responded to a call about a 4-foot alligator in someone’s backyard, eventually capturing the reptile and taping his jaws shut. Officials believe the animal either escaped or his owner wasn’t able to care for him. They are trying to place the gator with a zoo.

Action take by Born Free USA:

Notes:

http://pittsburgh.cbslocal.com/2016/08/30/penn-hills-alligator/