Exotic Incident #89
Incident Date:
11/23/1995
Location:
Quinlen, TX - USA
Facility Name:
Facility Type:
Exotic Pet (E)
Incident Category:
Escape of animal (EA)
Species:
Big Cats
Animal:
Cougar
Animal disposition:
Summary:
A father’s “pet” cougar mauled a 3-year-old toddler and his 6-year-old sister. The father had just finished feeding the cougar when the animal ran through the open cage and attacked the girl. After the children were freed, the cougar attacked two neighborhood dogs.
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