Exotic Incident #2540

Incident Date:
07/04/2016
Location:
Los Angeles, CA - USA
Facility Name:
Los Angeles Zoo
Facility Type:
Accredited AZA Facility (AZA)
Incident Category:
Escape of animal (EA)
Species:
Other
Animal:
Bald eagle
Animal disposition:
Recaptured

Summary:

A bald eagle that was used in the Dodger Stadium pregame show escaped his handler and flew out of the park. He was recaptured outside the park and brought back to the LA Zoo.

Action take by Born Free USA:

Notes:

http://www.foxsports.com/mlb/story/los-angeles-dodgers-bald-eagle-dodger-stadium-fourth-of-july-escape-freedom-fly-070416