Exotic Incident #1386

Incident Date:
08/19/2010
Location:
Columbia Station, OH - USA
Facility Name:
Sam Mazzola's Personal Property
Facility Type:
Exotic Pet (E)
Incident Category:
Escape/Attack resulting in human death (HD)
Species:
Bears
Animal:
Bear
Animal disposition:
Dead

Summary:

A “pet” bear fatally mauled its caretaker during a feeding on the owner’s property. Owner’s license to exhibit exotic animals was revoked.

Action take by Born Free USA:

Featured headline on website.

Notes:

Also published in Plain Dealer newspaper on 8/20/2010.