FORT POLK, La. — A Bengal tiger on the loose in the thick brush surrounding Fort Polk seems to be playing hide and seek — and winning. . . It was unclear where the animal came from, but it's likely that it was a pet that escaped or was set free, said Leslie Whitt, director of the Alexandria Zoo, who assisted in the search. Several witnesses said the animal was wearing a collar.
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. . . Heinrich said he was armed with a dart gun and would try to tranquilize the animal if and when he spots it. However, thick brush made the search difficult, and muddy ground could make it tough to follow the tiger's tracks, he said.
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. . .Louisiana has no law against ownership of exotic animals such as tigers. A federal law passed last year prohibits interstate commerce in such animals.
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