Exotic Incident #2951
Incident Date:
05/05/2017
Location:
Marseilles, IL - USA
Facility Name:
Facility Type:
Exotic Pet (E)
Incident Category:
Legal/illegal issue (LI)
Species:
Reptiles
Animal:
Alligator
Animal disposition:
Removed/Re-housed
Summary:
Conservation police and Animal Control officers seized a 27-inch long alligator from a woman’s home. She was cited with possessing an alligator without a special-use permit and possessing an alligator that is not in an “escape-proof” enclosure. The alligator was turned over to a trained individual for rehabilitation before being taken to a sanctuary.
Action take by Born Free USA:
Notes:
http://www.bnd.com/news/local/article148971674.html