June 30, 2003 San Diego, CA A 2-year-old boy was injured at the Petting Kraal in the San Diego Zoo’s Wild Animal Park. The boy fell, was taken to the first aid station, and then by helicopter to Children’s Hospital. Petting Kraal workers were unsure if the boy’s injuries were caused by an animal. Other
June 30, 2003 IN A total of 81 cases of monkeypox in humans were being investigated in 6 states as a result of contact with prairie dogs which had recently become a popular “pet.” So far, 32 cases had been confirmed by the CDC. Other
June 30, 2003 WI A total of 81 cases of monkeypox in humans were being investigated in 6 states as a result of contact with prairie dogs which had recently become a popular “pet.” So far, 32 cases had been confirmed by the CDC. Other
June 30, 2003 OH A total of 81 cases of monkeypox in humans were being investigated in 6 states as a result of contact with prairie dogs which had recently become a popular “pet.” So far, 32 cases had been confirmed by the CDC. Other
June 30, 2003 KS A total of 81 cases of monkeypox in humans were being investigated in 6 states as a result of contact with prairie dogs which had recently become a popular “pet.” So far, 32 cases had been confirmed by the CDC. Other
June 30, 2003 IL A total of 81 cases of monkeypox in humans were being investigated in 6 states as a result of contact with prairie dogs which had recently become a popular “pet.” So far, 32 cases had been confirmed by the CDC. Other
June 30, 2003 MI A total of 81 cases of monkeypox in humans were being investigated in 6 states as a result of contact with prairie dogs which had recently become a popular “pet.” So far, 32 cases had been confirmed by the CDC. Other
June 29, 2003 Calhan, CO A 35-year-old man was severely injured while cleaning the inside of the cage housing Duke and Merlin, two 500-lb tigers at the Big Cats of Serenity Springs wildlife refuge in El Paso County. The refuge’s owner rushed in and broke two shovels fighting off the tigers. The man suffered a mangled calf and scalp injuries. Both tigers were killed. Big Cats
June 23, 2003 Deerfield Township, OH A lion was on the loose in a suburban area. It was suspected that the animal was someone’s “pet.” Big Cats
June 18, 2003 Crossett, AR A firefighter at the Crossett Zoo was bitten on his right hand by Tigger the tiger. The firefighter was inside the fence which separated Tigger’s cage from the rest of zoo when Tigger bit and clamped down for more than 30 seconds. Surgery repaired a deep laceration and the severed tendon of a finger. The tip of the thumb was bitten off but the firefighter had an “excellent chance” to regain full use of the finger. Big Cats