Exotic Incident #56
Incident Date:
10/11/1994
Location:
San Diego, CA - USA
Facility Name:
San Diego Zoo
Facility Type:
Accredited AZA Facility (AZA)
Incident Category:
Escape/Attack resulting in human injury (HI)
Species:
Big Cats
Animal:
Cheetah
Animal disposition:
Summary:
San Diego Zoo animal trainer Joan Embery suffered deep gashes on her face while exhibiting a cheetah on a television show.
Action take by Born Free USA:
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