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African Serval Spotted Roaming Swansboro, North Carolina

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An African serval, a wild feline resembling a small leopard, has escaped from its owner's residence in Swansboro, North Carolina. The Swansboro Police Department has issued a public notice urging residents not to approach the serval, emphasizing that while it is domesticated, it remains a wild animal. Residents are advised to contact Onslow County Animal Control immediately upon sighting the serval.

The serval's escape has raised questions about the legality of owning such exotic pets in North Carolina. While state laws are ambiguous, some sources indicate that servals are not legal to own in North Carolina. The incident has sparked discussions on the responsibilities and challenges of keeping wild animals as pets.

This is not the first time a serval has been reported loose in North Carolina; a similar incident occurred in China Grove in 2021, highlighting ongoing concerns about exotic pet ownership in the state.

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