Exotic Incident #653
Incident Date:
02/17/2004
Location:
Lawrence, KS - USA
Facility Name:
Facility Type:
Exotic Pet (E)
Incident Category:
Escape of animal (EA)
Species:
Big Cats
Animal:
Cougar
Animal disposition:
Summary:
Several people reported seeing a cougar roaming within the city limits. Wildlife officials could not confirm a reintroduction of wild mountain lions into the state and suggested the possibility that this was an escaped or released “pet.”
Action take by Born Free USA:
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