Exotic Incident #1231

Incident Date:
10/30/2008
Location:
Atlanta, GA - USA
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Incident Category:
Escape of animal (EA)
Species:
Big Cats
Animal:
Cheetah
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Summary:

A Delta Airlines ground crew member opened the cargo door of a jet which arrived from Portland, Oregon to find a cheetah running loose among the suitcases and other luggage. Two cheetahs were being transported to the Atlanta Zoo when one escaped his crate.

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