Exotic Incident #2851
Incident Date:
01/19/2017
Location:
Brandywine Hundred, DE - USA
Facility Name:
Facility Type:
Exotic Pet (E)
Incident Category:
Escape of animal (EA)
Species:
Other
Animal:
Macaw, bird
Animal disposition:
Recaptured
Summary:
Freddie Mercury, a 4-year-old macaw, escaped from his owner’s house and eluded capture for over a week. He was captured by two police officers, one of whom was bitten as he grabbed the bird.
Action take by Born Free USA:
Notes:
http://www.wdel.com/news/video-exotic-bird-on-the-lam-for-a-week-to/article_019fd534-e415-11e6-9bce-b34f2e7503e2.html http://www.wdel.com/news/missing-pet-macaw-freddie-reunited-with-his-owner-after-rescue/article_890f12b2-e633-11e6-b2c8-d77664da2fc0