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 Owner’s license to exhibit exotic animals was revoked.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.