Exotic Incident #2483
Incident Date:
05/06/2013
Location:
Calhan, CO - USA
Facility Name:
Serenity Springs Wildlife Center
Facility Type:
Non-accredited Facility (RSZ)
Incident Category:
Animal health issue (RX)
Species:
Big Cats
Animal:
Tiger
Animal disposition:
Other
Summary:
According to a citation from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, zookeepers failed to provide veterinary care to a tiger (Baxter) who was exhibiting a pronounced limp in his right hind leg. That leg was visibly swollen and non-weight-bearing, resulting in Baxter walking in a hopping manner and then falling to the ground.
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