May 9, 1999 Bethune, SC After riding an elephant named Flora, the trainer tried to get off but fell under the elephant, who stepped on her. The trainer was flown to the hospital and suffered a broken leg. Another trainer working with Flora at the time was not injured. Elephants
April 24, 1999 Duluth, MN An elephant traveling with Tarzan Zerbini International Circus broke free of her rear shackle and seriously injured a circus worker. Elephants
April 15, 1999 Idaho Falls, ID A woman went to the hospital after a monkey bit her. The monkey was in a cage and bit her when she reached through the cage. Primates
April 10, 1999 Punta Gorda Isles, FL A “pet” monkey on the loose in a mobile home park was acting aggressively toward residents in the area. A police officer used a 12-gauge shotgun to shoot the 2-ft-tall rhesus monkey. Primates
April 3, 1999 San Bernardino, CA Eight horses owned by Sterling & Reid Bros Circus were turned over to the San Bernardino Humane Society after they were found to be malnourished. The circus was charged with cruelty to animals. Other
March 31, 1999 Glen Burnie, MD A 2-year-old male Bonnett macaque, Jamie, bit a woman on her lip at a local tavern, which touched off a brawl. Jamie had been involved in 7 biting incidents. His “owners” were given three written warnings and were fined twice as a result of Jamie’s behavior. Prior to the 04/02/99 incident, Animal Control officers labeled Jamie dangerous and ordered him restricted from public contact. Jamie was taken away from his “owners” and put in the custody of Frisky’s Wildlife and Primate Refuge. Primates
March 16, 1999 Tyler, TX A tiger at an animal compound attacked a volunteer when she reached in the cage to pet the animal. The woman’s arm was nearly severed. Big Cats
March 3, 1999 Colorado Springs, CO A leopard at the Colorado Springs Zoo bit a 6-year-old on the face and neck when the boy leaned into the animal’s cage. Big Cats
February 28, 1999 Gary, IN A 16-ft-long, 150-lb python bit a pet store employee on his arm, sending him to the hospital. It required three people to free the employee from the snake’s grip. The employee was released from the hospital with no stitches, only puncture marks. Reptiles