Exotic Incident #2181

Incident Date:
04/13/2015
Location:
Columbus, OH - USA
Facility Name:
Department of Agriculture
Facility Type:
Non-accredited Facility (RSZ)
Incident Category:
Animal Death (AD)
Species:
Big Cats
Animal:
Lion
Animal disposition:

Summary:

A lion seized from the Tiger Ridge sanctuary was euthanized by the Dept of Agriculture after experiencing complications from his arthritis.

Action take by Born Free USA:

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