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Windstorm Topples Enclosure, 3 African Servals Escape From Pennsylvania Wildlife Center

The wildlife center asks residents to call 717-381-9893 to report sightings.

Overview

  • A fallen tree during Thursday's windstorm damaged the serval pen at the Cricket Wildlife Center, enabling the escape.
  • The incident occurred in District Township near Alburtis in Berks County, according to local reports citing the center.
  • The facility says the escaped animals are its last three African servals from its prior cat rescue work.
  • Staff describe the cats as older and not a danger to children or pets, and they are urging the public not to harm them.
  • As of the latest reports, the servals remained at large, with details drawn from the center’s Facebook post amplified by local media.