India, the Bengal Tiger On Loose In Houston Finally Rescued, Moved To Animal Sanctuary
A Bengal tiger was seen wandering in a neighbourhood in Houston in Texas last week. Good news is that the big cat has been finally found, the local police said on Saturday.
A Bengal tiger was seen wandering in a neighbourhood in Houston in Texas last week. The good news is that the big cat has been finally found, the local police said on Saturday.
The tiger is named 'India' and was unharmed, according to the cops.
UPDATE on ¡°The Tiger¡±:
¡ª Houston Police (@houstonpolice) May 16, 2021
We are happy to report that the missing tiger seen in a Houston neighborhood last week has been found and appears to be unharmed.
The ? has safely arrived @BARC_Houston where a media briefing will be held about 9 p.m. at BARC at 2700 Evella. #hounews pic.twitter.com/yNLF0bPsbb
Last week, residents of the area were shocked to see the feline creature roaming around in their neighbourhood. Videos and pictures of 'India' were posted on social media. People also criticised others who keep tigers as pets.
Houston police tweeted a day later that they have managed to capture the owner of the tiger but the animal was still out on the loose. The owner was a 26-year-old man named Victor Hugo Cuevas who was charged with felony evading arrest for fleeing from HPD patrol officers on Monday.
During a press conference, Houston Police Commander Ron Borza said that Cuevas was out on bond for a murder charge in Fort Bend County when the tiger was spotted by the residents in the area.
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Mr Borza said on Saturday that they had found Georgie Cuevas as Victor's wife. Apparently, a friend of hers had tipped the cops off about the tiger's location. He added that Georgie Cuevas then surrendered the animal to the police.
A video of the animal was shared once it was rescued.
HPD Major Offenders Commander Ron Borza is relieved ¡°India¡± the ? is now safe: https://t.co/3w2CZznKu9 pic.twitter.com/RiNviPFzq3
¡ª Houston Police (@houstonpolice) May 16, 2021
Please do not keep wild animals as pets.
