Exotic Incident #1096
Incident Date:
01/20/2008
Location:
Cedar Creek, TX - USA
Facility Name:
Capital of Texas Zoo
Facility Type:
Non-accredited Facility (RSZ)
Incident Category:
Escape/Attack resulting in human injury (HI)
Species:
Big Cats
Animal:
Mountain Lion
Animal disposition:
Summary:
A Capital of Texas Zoo volunteer was injured by a mountain lion that she tried to pet after feeding him, according to a Bastrop County Animal Control investigator. The volunteer suffered a broken thumb and had stitches. The mountain lion was quarantined for 30 days.
Action take by Born Free USA:
Notes: