Exotic Incident #2771
Incident Date:
10/10/2016
Location:
Baton Rouge, LA - USA
Facility Name:
Louisiana State University
Facility Type:
Non-accredited Facility (RSZ)
Incident Category:
Animal health issue (RX)
Species:
Big Cats
Animal:
Tiger
Animal disposition:
Dead
Summary:
Mike VI, a tiger used as a mascot for Louisiana State University, died of cancer. He was seventh tiger LSU has kept in captivity and wheeled onto the football field in a cage during games.
Action take by Born Free USA:
Notes:
http://deadspin.com/lsus-live-tiger-mascot-is-dead-1787671817