Exotic Incident #1294
Incident Date:
05/16/2009
Location:
Punta Gorda, FL - USA
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Facility Type:
Exotic Pet (E)
Incident Category:
Escape of animal (EA)
Species:
Reptiles
Animal:
Python snake
Animal disposition:
Dead
Summary:
A police officer stopped traffic to rescue a 4-1/2-ft-long python. The snake died shortly after being taken to the Peace River Wildlife Rehab Center. The snake had suffered a broken jaw and other injuries.
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