July 22, 2003 Kingston, MA A 3-ft-long monitor lizard was found in a cranberry crop. The lizard, thought to be someone’s “pet,” was recaptured. Reptiles
July 21, 2003 Athens, GA A 3-ft-long savanna monitor lizard was found in a backyard. The Lizard was thought to be someone’s “pet.” Reptiles
July 20, 2003 Indianapolis, IN A trainer required surgery on the left leg after being injured by Ivory, an African elephant at the Indianapolis Zoo. According to zoo officials, Ivory suffered from separation anxiety during training and reacted to a call from her 2,000-pound calf. Elephants
July 16, 2003 Westchester County, NY A 4-ft-long Burmese python was found in front of the walkway of a private eastside Yonkers house. Police suspected the animal escaped from a nearby house. Reptiles
July 14, 2003 Mansfield, TX A 15-ft-long Burmese python escaped from its enclosure but was recaptured. Reptiles
July 5, 2003 Panama City, FL A 10-ft-long Burmese python was found near a fish pond. Animal Control captured the snake. Reptiles
July 4, 2003 Buckhannon, WV A “pet” lemur escaped from his home while his possessor was out of state. The “pet-sitter” reported the lemur missing and he was recaptured. Primates
July 3, 2003 Glocester, RI A 14-ft-long yellow and orange Burmese python escaped from his 300-gallon tank. Reptiles
July 3, 2003 La Crosse, WI During a performance at Riverfest, a tiger clawed his trainer during the first show. The trainer turned for a split-second and the tiger clawed his leg. Big Cats
June 30, 2003 San Diego, CA A 2-year-old boy was injured at the Petting Kraal in the San Diego Zoo’s Wild Animal Park. The boy fell, was taken to the first aid station, and then by helicopter to Children’s Hospital. Petting Kraal workers were unsure if the boy’s injuries were caused by an animal. Other