Exotic Incident #1873

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Woodville, RI - USA
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Incident Date:
20/11/2012
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Summary:

An exotic antelope called a Nilgai escaped while being traquilized in preparation to be shipped to a sanctuary. Officials put out a statement warning people not to shoot the animal thinking it was a deer because the animal could pose a deadly threat to humans if consumed. An investigation is underway to whether permits were ever issued to keep the animals.