Exotic Incident #766
Incident Date:
02/17/2005
Location:
Wellington, FL - USA
Facility Name:
Panther Ridge Sanctuary
Facility Type:
Non-accredited Facility (RSZ)
Incident Category:
Escape of animal (EA)
Species:
Big Cats
Animal:
Bengal Tiger
Animal disposition:
Recaptured
Summary:
A 500-lb Bengal tiger escaped from the Panther Ridge Sanctuary after his caretaker neglected to latch his cage. The 4-year-old tiger was loose for two hours before being tranquilized and returned to his cage. His “owner” was cited for escaped captive wildlife, a second-degree misdemeanor.
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