Exotic Incident #342
Incident Date:
03/08/2001
Location:
Olmsted, OH - USA
Facility Name:
Burnette Farm and Education Center
Facility Type:
Non-accredited Facility (RSZ)
Incident Category:
Escape/Attack resulting in human injury (HI)
Species:
Big Cats
Animal:
Siberian Tiger
Animal disposition:
Summary:
A volunteer at Burnette Farm and Education Center was attacked by a Siberian tiger as he shoveled gravel in the animal’s cage. The man suffered life-threatening injuries from the bite on his neck.
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