Exotic Incident #969

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Collier County, FL - USA

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Incident Date:

01/03/2007

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Summary:

A “pet” wallaby escaped from his home and was found two weeks later in a neighbor’s yard. Wildlife officials were able to catch the animal with a tranquilizer. The “owner” was cited for not reporting the escape and is warned about needing sufficient permits to have wallabies. The “owner” had eight wallabies but permits for just two.