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Loss Dog
Flight 572 From: RDU (Raleigh-Durham Intl) To: SEA (Seattle-Tacoma Intl) Incident at: RDU (Raleigh-Durham Intl)
Incident Date: February 12, 2023 Report Date: April 2023

Report Details

Carrier: Alaska Airlines

Flight Number: 572

Date & Time of Incident: 02/12/2023

Type of Incident: Loss

Description of Animal:

Breed: Siberian Husky

Animal Name:

Description of Incident: Dog escaped kennel in RDU (Raleigh Durham), ran loose on the ramp and was not recovered.

Cause of Incident: Dog chewed through zip ties reinforcing kennel door and forced the kennel door open.

Corrective Action Taken: Dog was recovered the day after it escaped. Dog did not appear to have any injuries. Owner did not seek vet care. Dog and owner flew same day dog was recovered. Kennel door was reinforced by drilling holes and adding more zip ties to secure door shut.

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