Exotic Incident #2086
Incident Date:
05/14/2014
Location:
Rio Rancho, NM - USA
Facility Name:
Facility Type:
Exotic Pet (E)
Incident Category:
Escape of animal (EA)
Species:
Reptiles
Animal:
Sulcata Tortoise, African Spurred Tortois
Animal disposition:
Recaptured
Summary:
Animal control officers impounded a large sulcata tortoise who had escaped from a “secured” backyard.
Action take by Born Free USA:
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