Exotic Incident #2040
Incident Date:
12/02/2013
Location:
Duluth, MN - USA
Facility Name:
Lake Superior Zoo
Facility Type:
Accredited AZA Facility (AZA)
Incident Category:
Escape/Attack resulting in human injury (HI)
Species:
Big Cats
Animal:
Tiger
Animal disposition:
Summary:
A zoo-keeper was bitten by a tiger at the Lake Superior Zoo when the food slipped from her hand and the tiger tried to grab it. Her finger was seriously mangled and she was taken to the hospital.
Action take by Born Free USA:
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