Firefighters responding to a small blaze near New Orleans discovered an African serval in a backyard enclosure, The Guardian reports. Animal welfare officials arranged to transfer the animal to a suitable facility.
The report says the wildcat was being kept illegally. Its account is based on information from local animal protection officials.
An unusual emergency call
A house fire led firefighters to discover an animal rarely encountered in a Louisiana home: an African serval. The animal is a wild cat rather than a domestic breed. The report concerns this particular rescue; questions about ownership rules and wildlife welfare depend on the local authorities and the circumstances of the case.
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