Exotic Incident #189

Incident Date:
07/24/1998
Location:
Bismarck, ND - USA
Facility Name:
Bridgeport Nature Center
Facility Type:
Non-accredited Facility (RSZ)
Incident Category:
Escape/Attack resulting in human injury (HI)
Species:
Big Cats
Animal:
Bengal Tiger
Animal disposition:

Summary:

A Bengal tiger with the Bridgeport Nature Center mauled a 5-year-old boy at a North Dakota State Fair photo shoot.

Action take by Born Free USA:

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