Exotic Incident #138
Incident Date:
05/01/1997
Location:
Knox County, TN - USA
Facility Name:
Joe Robinson's Farm
Facility Type:
Non-accredited Facility (RSZ)
Incident Category:
Escape/Attack resulting in human injury (HI)
Species:
Big Cats
Animal:
Liger
Animal disposition:
Summary:
A “liger” (tiger/lion mix) mauled a 4-year-old boy at Joe Robinson’s Farm roadside zoo, when the boy got too close to the animal’s cage. The boy hospitalized with lacerations to his right leg and buttock.
Action take by Born Free USA:
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