Exotic Incident #131
Incident Date:
03/21/1997
Location:
Hudson, CO - USA
Facility Name:
Rocky Mountain Wildlife Conservation Center
Facility Type:
Non-accredited Facility (RSZ)
Incident Category:
Escape/Attack resulting in human injury (HI)
Species:
Big Cats
Animal:
Lion
Animal disposition:
Summary:
A lion at the Rocky Mountain Wildlife Conservation Center bit the left arm of a man who stuck it inside the animal’s cage. The man suffered ligament damage and a broken arm.
Action take by Born Free USA:
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