Exotic Incident #1390

Incident Date:
09/01/2010
Location:
Las Vegas, NV - USA
Facility Name:
MGM Grand Hotel - Las Vegas
Facility Type:
Non-accredited Facility (RSZ)
Incident Category:
Escape/Attack resulting in human injury (HI)
Species:
Big Cats
Animal:
Lion
Animal disposition:
Other

Summary:

A captive lion attacks one of its trainers at MGM Grand Hotel while being on display to the public. Trainer receives stitches on his leg. The lion has since been put back on display.

Action take by Born Free USA:

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