Exotic Incident #1268
Incident Date:
02/11/2009
Location:
Omaha, NB - USA
Facility Name:
Henry Doorly Zoo
Facility Type:
Accredited AZA Facility (AZA)
Incident Category:
Escape/Attack resulting in human injury (HI)
Species:
Big Cats
Animal:
Tiger
Animal disposition:
Summary:
A veterinarian at the Henry Doorly Zoo was bitten by a sedated tiger and was in fair condition at Creighton University Medical Center. The zoo director theorized that the vet brushed against the tiger’s whiskers, setting off a reflexive action that resulted in a bite.
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