Exotic Incident #2459
Incident Date:
06/22/2016
Location:
Spokane Valley, WA - USA
Facility Name:
Facility Type:
Exotic Pet (E)
Incident Category:
Abandoned animal (AA)
Species:
Reptiles
Animal:
Alligator
Animal disposition:
Other
Summary:
Police received a report that a man was keeping an alligator in his backyard, and then released the gator over the fence. The gator has not been located.
Keeping an alligator is illegal in Washington.
Action take by Born Free USA:
Notes:
http://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/3-foot-alligator-on-the-loose-in-spokane-valley/