Overview

• Profepa said the Bengal tiger remains at large and issued an urgent public notice on October 10 following the escape from Parque Animalia in Xicotepec.
• Heavy rains in Puebla’s Sierra Norte caused structural collapse at the facility, enabling the breakout.
• The animal weighs about 130 kilograms and is the only specimen not yet contained after the damage.
• Specialized veterinarians are working with the Mexican Navy and state and municipal security forces on search and safe-containment operations.
• Residents are instructed to shelter, avoid approaching or harming the animal, and report any sightings to 911 for routing to the regional C5.