Exotic Incident #1388
Incident Date:
08/28/2010
Location:
Miami, FL - USA
Facility Name:
Jungle Island Miami
Facility Type:
Non-accredited Facility (RSZ)
Incident Category:
Escape of animal (EA)
Species:
Big Cats
Animal:
Tiger & Gibbon
Animal disposition:
Recaptured
Summary:
A 500-pound Bengal tiger escaped from his pen excited by another escapee, a gibbon, both housed at Jungle Island of Miami. Caused panic within park, but no one was injured.
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