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Three Servals Escape Wildlife Center After Windstorm

11/8/2025

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Three African servals escaped from the Cricket Wildlife Center in Berks County, Pennsylvania, after a tree fell on their enclosure during a windstorm on Wednesday night.
The windstorm caused significant damage, particularly to the serval pen.
Center officials say the older cats are not a threat to humans or pets and urge the public not to harm them.
The center asks anyone who sees the wildcats to contact 717-381-9893.

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Three African servals escaped from the Cricket Wildlife Center in Berks County, Pennsylvania, after a tree fell on their enclosure during a windstorm on Wednesday night.
The windstorm caused significant damage, particularly to the serval pen.
Center officials say the older cats are not a threat to humans or pets and urge the public not to harm them.
The center asks anyone who sees the wildcats to contact 717-381-9893.