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Narrative description of incident: A large breed dog was placed in cargo hold with other animals. The dog escaped from its kennel, breached the cat’s kennel and attacked and killed the cat.

Narrative description of the cause of the incident: The exact cause is unknown. A dog was transported in a kennel not strong enough to contain its level of aggression and placed in a cargo hold with other animals. Dog owner was taken into police custody.

Narrative description of any corrective action taken in response to the incident: Dog owner banned from Alaska Airlines for 12 months and the dog is banned permanently.