Exotic Incident #277
Incident Date:
05/18/2000
Location:
Kiowa, CO - USA
Facility Name:
Prairie Wind Animal Refuge
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 at the Prairie Wind Animal Refuge tore the arm off a volunteer who stuck her arm in the animal’s cage to demonstrate that visitors can safely pet tigers at the refuge. The Refuge operated a photo safari program where some animals were released from their cages and allowed to roam with visitors.
Action take by Born Free USA:
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