Exotic Incident #545
Incident Date:
04/25/2003
Location:
San Antonio, TX - USA
Facility Name:
Wild Animal Orphanage
Facility Type:
Non-accredited Facility (RSZ)
Incident Category:
Escape of animal (EA)
Species:
Big Cats
Animal:
Lioness
Animal disposition:
Dead
Summary:
Hanna, a 350-lb lioness at Wild Animal Orphanage, escaped from her cage and roamed a neighborhood. Police on the ground and in a helicopter found Hanna. The sanctuary director shot Hanna with a tranquilizer dart, frightening the lioness who charged and knocked the director down. The director is treated for a fractured pelvis and a bruised rib. Ninety minutes later Hanna was again found and another dart fired. Hanna charged the group and four police officers fired with handguns and shotguns, killing Hanna.
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