Exotic Incident #80
Incident Date:
09/18/1995
Location:
Lava Hot Springs, ID - USA
Facility Name:
Ligertown Game Farm
Facility Type:
Non-accredited Facility (RSZ)
Incident Category:
Escape of animal (EA)
Species:
Big Cats
Animal:
Lion
Animal disposition:
Dead
Summary:
Fifteen lions were shot and killed after they escaped from the Ligertown Game Farm. Game farm owners were treated for injuries after an attack by at least one of the cats. Owners were charged w/animal cruelty, fined around $10,000 and served jail time.
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