Exotic Incident #939
Incident Date:
11/14/2006
Location:
Gulf Breeze, FL - USA
Facility Name:
Zoo of Northwest Florida
Facility Type:
Non-accredited Facility (RSZ)
Incident Category:
Escape of animal (EA)
Species:
Big Cats
Animal:
Cougar
Animal disposition:
Recaptured
Summary:
Two cougars at The Zoo of Northwest Florida escaped their enclosure due to broken fencing. The cougars were located by a helicopter equipped with heat-seeking sensors and recaptured after nearly three hours of freedom. No one was injured.
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