6 Month Old Tiger Rescued from Harsh Conditions
Incident Date:
03/02/2021
Location:
San Antonio, TX - USA
Facility Name:
Private Residence
Facility Type:
Exotic Pet (E)
Incident Category:
Animal health issue (RX)
Species:
Big Cats
Animal:
Tiger
Animal disposition:
Removed/Re-housed
Summary:
After being trapped in harsh conditions, a 60-pound, 6-month-old tiger named Elsa was rescued on Feb. 23 by the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office in the San Antonio area from a home where she was wearing a harness and was rescued from freezing temperatures. When she was found, there were some areas of fur that had been worn down and there was a small wound on her forehead, where officials were told she had been rubbing against the cage.
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