Exotic Incident #182
Incident Date:
04/02/1998
Location:
Charlotte, NC - USA
Facility Name:
Charlotte Metro Zoo
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 Charlotte Metro Zoo attacked and seriously injured a worker cleaning the animal’s cage. The worker suffered puncture wounds to both legs and the back of the head.
Action take by Born Free USA:
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