Exotic Incident #1692

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Loxahatchee, FL - USA

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28/02/2012

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Steve Sipek, a former actor who played Tarzan, has been arrested and had 2 tigers and a black panther removed from his home after they were considered a danger to the public. Sipek was taken into custody and had his license to keep dangerous wild animals revoked by FL wildlife officials. Six years ago, Sipek’s 600-pound tiger named Bobo escaped from his compound and was shot to death by a wildlife officer.