Exotic Incident #267
Incident Date:
02/13/2000
Location:
Channelview, TX - USA
Facility Name:
Facility Type:
Exotic Pet (E)
Incident Category:
Escape/Attack resulting in human injury (HI)
Species:
Big Cats
Animal:
Bengal Tiger
Animal disposition:
Summary:
A “pet” Bengal tiger tore off a 4-year-old boy’s arm. The boy’s arm was severed just above the elbow by the caged tiger who belonged to his uncle. The boy put his arm through an opening in the tiger’s chainlink-fence enclosed backyard of the boy’s uncle’s house.
Action take by Born Free USA:
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