Exotic Incident #2580
Incident Date:
07/23/2016
Location:
Athens, GA - USA
Facility Name:
Bear Hollow Zoo
Facility Type:
Non-accredited Facility (RSZ)
Incident Category:
Escape of animal (EA)
Species:
Other
Animal:
Screech owl
Animal disposition:
Other
Summary:
Vandals broke into Bear Hollow Zoo, damaging property and releasing a screech owl. The bird was being cared for by the zoo due to injury, and has not been found. Officials fear the bird may die in the wild.
Action take by Born Free USA:
Notes:
http://onlineathens.com/mobile/2016-07-23/athens-zoo-closed-temporarily-after-vandals-strike-let-owl-loose