3-Month-Old Killed by Family's Pet Wolf-Hybrid in Alabama

Chelsea Mayor Warns Against Owning Exotic Animals, Citing Additional Responsibility and Safety Risks

A 3-month-old boy in Chelsea, Alabama was killed by the family's pet wolf-hybrid.
The incident occurred as the parents tried to rescue the baby from the pet.
The wolf-hybrid was euthanized and taken to the Alabama State Diagnostics Laboratory for further examination.
Chelsea Mayor Tony Picklesimer warned against owning exotic animals, highlighting the additional responsibility that comes with such ownership.
Alabama is one of four states in the U.S. that does not have a code against owning exotic animals.