Exotic Incident #833
Incident Date:
11/15/2005
Location:
Greenwich, NY - USA
Facility Name:
Ashville Game Farm
Facility Type:
Non-accredited Facility (RSZ)
Incident Category:
Escape of animal (EA)
Species:
Big Cats
Animal:
Tiger
Animal disposition:
Recaptured
Summary:
Tahan, a 7-year-old tiger at Ashville Game Farm and Exotic Zoo, escaped through the top of her pen after pushing free a section of the chain fence that was nailed across top of her cage. After being found in the yard of a home, Tahan was tranquilized and returned to the zoo. Tahan formerly performed with a Florida-based circus.
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