Exotic Incident #948
Incident Date:
12/21/2006
Location:
Lufkin, TX - USA
Facility Name:
Ellen Trout Zoo
Facility Type:
Accredited AZA Facility (AZA)
Incident Category:
Escape of animal (EA)
Species:
Other
Animal:
Chinese Alligator
Animal disposition:
Summary:
A rare Chinese alligator was reported missing from Ellen Trout Zoo. Zoo officials spent the majority of the day looking for the alligator, but were unsuccessful. Though only 3 feet in length, the alligator was reportedly “capable of causing great harm if it bites a person”.
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