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Incident 2 Carrier: Alaska Airlines Flight: 822 (Maui, HI to Portland, OR) Date of incident: Monday, June 2, 2014 Time of incident: Approximately 7:15 AM PT Description of animal (including name): A dog, unknown age, breed, sex, or name. Narrative description of incident: Upon arrival in Portland, OR our ramp agents noticed, that a dog had escaped its kennel sometime during the flight. The dog appeared lethargic and blood was visible on its paws and around the cargo area. The Lead agent called Port Police, Port wildlife and the dog’s owner to assist with the dog. The dog was given water, and then the owner carried his dog to the baggage claim area. Narrative description of the cause of the incident: A dog escaped its kennel during the flight and upon arrival the dog appeared lethargic, with bloody paws. The owner then took the dog from the aircraft cargo pit to the baggage claim. There is no evidence to suggest that the airline’s handling contributed to the animal’s injuries. Narrative description of any corrective action taken in response to the incident: