Exotic Incident #430
Incident Date:
03/04/2002
Location:
San Diego, CA - USA
Facility Name:
Facility Type:
Exotic Pet (E)
Incident Category:
Escape of animal (EA)
Species:
Other
Animal:
Emu
Animal disposition:
Summary:
A “pet” emu escaped from his enclosure after being bitten by a donkey. The emu ran free for three days, leaping a fence, injuring an officer, and stopping traffic in front of a high school.
Action take by Born Free USA:
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