Exotic Incident #2507
Incident Date:
10/10/2014
Location:
Little Rock, AR - USA
Facility Name:
Little Rock Zoo
Facility Type:
Accredited AZA Facility (AZA)
Incident Category:
Escape/Attack resulting in human injury (HI)
Species:
Big Cats
Animal:
Jaguar
Animal disposition:
Other
Summary:
A 3-year-old child fell into the jaguar exhibit. Two cats attacked him, and zoo staff tried to use fire extinguishers to keep the cats away. The child was retrieved and taken to the hospital, where he was treated for extensive scalp lacerations, a depressed skull fracture, and minor puncture wounds.
Action take by Born Free USA:
Notes:
http://www.arktimes.com/ArkansasBlog/archives/2014/10/10/little-rock-police-report-call-to-zoo-for-child-in-cat-enclosure