Exotic Incident #749
Incident Date:
01/07/2005
Location:
Eureka Springs, AR - USA
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Facility Type:
Exotic Pet (E)
Incident Category:
Escape of animal (EA)
Species:
Big Cats
Animal:
Tiger
Animal disposition:
Removed/Re-housed
Summary:
A man released his “pet” tiger near the town of Erbie along the Buffalo River. The tiger found his way back home, trekking some 60 miles of wilderness. The man subsequently relinquished the tiger to a wildlife sanctuary.
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