Exotic Incident #365
Incident Date:
07/22/2001
Location:
Oxon Hill, MD - USA
Facility Name:
Facility Type:
Exotic Pet (E)
Incident Category:
Escape of animal (EA)
Species:
Reptiles
Animal:
Alligator
Animal disposition:
Summary:
A 3-ft-long alligator was found in a creek frightening nearby neighbors. Since alligators are not native to Maryland and it is illegal to own them in the state, it was suspected that the animal was released or escaped from its “owner.”
Action take by Born Free USA:
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