Exotic Incident #222
Incident Date:
03/16/1999
Location:
Tyler, TX - USA
Facility Name:
Facility Type:
Exotic Pet (E)
Incident Category:
Escape/Attack resulting in human injury (HI)
Species:
Big Cats
Animal:
Tiger
Animal disposition:
Summary:
A tiger at an animal compound attacked a volunteer when she reached in the cage to pet the animal. The woman’s arm was nearly severed.
Action take by Born Free USA:
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