Exotic Incident #1594
Incident Date:
09/14/2011
Location:
Highlands, NJ - USA
Facility Name:
Facility Type:
Exotic Pet (E)
Incident Category:
Animal health issue (RX)
Species:
Reptiles
Animal:
Tortoises
Animal disposition:
Removed/Re-housed
Summary:
Police went to investigate a mournful crying and found a 600-pound pet tortoise who was living with 3 other rare Aldabra tortoises in the back patio of a duplex. All four were removed from the property and taken to the Popcorn Park Zoo in Lacy. The owner was charged with 8 counts of anial cruelty and possession of an exotic species without a permit.
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