Exotic Cat Attacks Woman and Child
Incident Date:
06/23/2019
Location:
Bloomington, IL - USA
Facility Name:
Private Residence
Facility Type:
Exotic Pet (E)
Incident Category:
Escape/Attack resulting in human injury (HI)
Species:
Small Cats
Animal:
Caracal
Animal disposition:
Dead
Summary:
A woman and her child are reportedly in the hospital Sunday morning after being attacked by an exotic cat.
Residents said the large cat was walking down the sidewalk when it attacked the child. The child’s mother intervened and was able to distract the animal. A police sergeant on the scene says the cat is a Caracal that escaped from a nearby home. Police located the owner and issued multiple ordinance violations.
Officials on the scene say the animal lunged at animal control and police, who put the cat down with a single shot.
The woman and her child are now reportedly being treated for puncture wounds and scratches.
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