Exotic Incident #133
Incident Date:
04/01/1997
Location:
Dallas, TX - USA
Facility Name:
Facility Type:
Exotic Pet (E)
Incident Category:
Escape of animal (EA)
Species:
Small Cats
Animal:
Bobcat
Animal disposition:
Summary:
A “pet” bobcat mauled a 2-year-old boy. The bobcat chewed off the boy’s heel, bit his cheek, and caused the loss of his right index finger. The day before the incident, the bobcat escaped from the house and growled and lunged at several children on the street.
Action take by Born Free USA:
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