Exotic Incident #2780
Incident Date:
12/01/2016
Location:
Elbridge, NY - USA
Facility Name:
Facility Type:
Exotic Pet (E)
Incident Category:
Animal Death (AD)
Species:
Reptiles
Animal:
Alligator
Animal disposition:
Removed/Re-housed
Summary:
Aly, a young alligator, was rescued from a deadly house fire. Many other reptiles and other animals in the house died. On December 22, the state Department of Environmental Conservation seized Aly because her owner did not have the proper permit to keep her.
Action take by Born Free USA:
Notes:
http://www.syracuse.com/news/index.ssf/2016/12/alligator_rescued_from_unfit_home_survived_house_fire_now_in_dec_custody.html