Exotic Punta Gorda rescue holds lions and tigers and bears

PUNTA GOARDO, Fla. — Jackie Krohn started volunteering two decades ago at Octagon Wildlife Sanctuary in Punta Gorda.

“I just want to try and make a difference in their lives by just helping out,” Krohn said.

Krohn knows all the animals by name — and they respond to her. There are more than 100 animals on this 10-acre refuge. Some of their bears survived abuse…

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