Exotic Incident #109
Incident Date:
08/22/1996
Location:
Crystal Beach, TX - USA
Facility Name:
Facility Type:
Exotic Pet (E)
Incident Category:
Escape of animal (EA)
Species:
Big Cats
Animal:
Lion
Animal disposition:
Summary:
A “pet” lion escaped from her enclosure after being released during an apparent burglary. The lion chased a youth into a convenience store and then jumped into a pickup truck bed carrying another youth. In 1987, the lion bit a man repeatedly.
Action take by Born Free USA:
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