Exotic Incident #2785
Incident Date:
12/14/2016
Location:
Sarasota, FL - USA
Facility Name:
Facility Type:
Exotic Pet (E)
Incident Category:
Escape of animal (EA)
Species:
Reptiles
Animal:
Alligator
Animal disposition:
Recaptured
Summary:
A Florida police sergeant was called to a resident’s front yard to capture an alligator. The alligator’s snout was taped shut and it had been tagged by a trapper. Investigators determined the reptile had recently been stolen when someone broke into the trapper’s trailer.
Action take by Born Free USA:
Notes:
http://www.upi.com/Odd_News/2016/12/15/Florida-police-apprehend-stolen-alligator-found-wandering-residents-yard/9301481828287/