SPCA: Escaped tiger NOT yet found, sedated or captured

The escaped tiger has NOT yet been found, sedated, or captured despite several reports doing the rounds. This is according to the Edenvale SPCA.

By: Corné van Zyl

SPCA SAID THE ESCAPED TIGER HAS NOT BEEN FOUND

A statement by the Edenvale SPCA confirmed the following as this is still an ongoing investigation.

“The Edenvale SPCA staff has seen no tiger, and no confirmation has been received that she is safe or alive. No confirmation or proof has been handed over to the Edenvale SPCA by SOS security, yet they have made statements on their social media platforms that she has been captured and relocated.

“SOS security is the only organization that has confirmed the tiger’s capture and relocation but failed to hand over this information to the Edenvale SPCA.”

Edenvale SPCA

‘THE SPCA HAS SEEN NO TIGER AND NO CONFIRMATION THAT SHE IS SAFE OR ALIVE’

This comes after the SOS security stated they had captured the tiger and moved her.

According to the SPCA, the SOS security refused Inspector Mokalapa entry into a home where they suspected the tiger was being kept but only allowed Udo entry into the home.

This comes after the SOS security stated they had captured the tiger and moved her.

A SECURITY GROUP STATED THEY HAD CAPTURED THE TIGER

According to the SPCA, the SOS security refused Inspector Mokalapa entry into a home where they suspected the tiger was being kept but only allowed Udo entry into the home.

And so the plot thickens… so where is the tiger, and who is the owner?

“Multiple animals were seen in the home of the alleged “owner,” but no confirmation can be given as to whether it is the tiger’s owner.”

THE SPCA HAS ALLEGEDLY BEEN GIVEN THE RUN-AROUND

The SPCA also alleged that SOS security personnel (owners and staff) threatened Inspector Hope and Udo with legal action.

“Several members of the public have come forward with very concerning information about SOS Security but will not give their details out of fear as it’s alleged their lives have been threatened.

“SOS security gave the Edenvale SPCA the run-around and false sighting information, which we believe was a tactic to drive our attention away from where she really was so she could be moved. Therefore, obstructed our investigation.”

The SOS security group posted the following with photos of a captured tiger:

ANSWERS ARE WANTED – WHERE IS THE TIGER? IS SHE SAFE?

“Units have assisted in locating and capturing the Tiger in Edenvale. The animal has been sedated and taken to a sanctuary for safekeeping. No further information will be given at this time.”

SOS Security

The Edenvale SPCA is determined to find out who is protecting who.

“We are the legal animal welfare organisation, yet a security company took control of the situation and sent us to the wrong locations? Why?”

THE ESCAPED TIGER WAS SPOTTED IN EDENVALE ON MONDAY MORNING

It furthermore said it would not confirm that this tiger was safe, alive, or at a place of safety until they had the facts.

Earlier Monday, authorities searched for the tiger on Cabot Road in Eastleigh Ridge – Edenvale.

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‘KEEP YOUR ANIMALS AND CHILDREN INDOORS FOR NOW’

The public was urged to keep their animals and children indoors and safe until more information is available.

WATCH THE VIDEO OF THE TIGER BELOW:

HERE IS WHAT YOU NEED TO DO IF YOU SPOT THE TIGER:

Should you see anything, please let the SPCA know immediately at 072 183 9794. If you cannot get hold of them on the cell, please call the office at 011 974 9268

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Last month Sheba the tiger escaped from her enclosure in Midvaal on Saturday, 14 January. The tiger attacked 37-year-old William Mokoena and killed his dog and a pig at the weekend.

The eight-year-old exotic pet of Midvaal resident Rassie Erasmus was euthanised when the tigress was caught in a massive search hunt.

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