Exotic Incident #2467
Incident Date:
04/24/2009
Location:
Calhan, CO - USA
Facility Name:
Serenity Springs Wildlife Center
Facility Type:
Non-accredited Facility (RSZ)
Incident Category:
Injury to animal (IN)
Species:
Big Cats
Animal:
Tiger
Animal disposition:
Other
Summary:
A volunteer named Michael McCain was bitten by a tiger while cleaning out one of the cages. The tiger’s head was beaten with a shovel. The bite was on the arm and not life-threatening.
Action take by Born Free USA:
Notes:
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