Exotic Incident #329
Incident Date:
11/29/2000
Location:
Morgan County, MO - USA
Facility Name:
Facility Type:
Exotic Pet (E)
Incident Category:
Escape of animal (EA)
Species:
Big Cats
Animal:
Lion
Animal disposition:
Recaptured
Summary:
An African lion, Simba, weighing 80 to 100 lbs, escaped his enclosure, killed the family dog and six puppies, and then trapped a small child in a room. The child was rescued through a window. The monkey’s possessor was charged with child endangerment.
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