Exotic Incident #766
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Wellington, FL - USA
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Incident Date:
17/02/2005
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Summary:
A 500-lb Bengal tiger escaped from the Panther Ridge Sanctuary after his caretaker neglected to latch his cage. The 4-year-old tiger was loose for two hours before being tranquilized and returned to his cage. His “owner” was cited for escaped captive wildlife, a second-degree misdemeanor.