Exotic Incident #369
Incident Date:
07/31/2001
Location:
Center Hill, FL - USA
Facility Name:
Savage Kingdom
Facility Type:
Non-accredited Facility (RSZ)
Incident Category:
Escape of animal (EA)
Species:
Big Cats
Animal:
Tiger
Animal disposition:
Dead
Summary:
A 500-lb male Siberian tiger at Savage Kingdom broke into an adjoining cage and fatally mauled a workman who was there to make repairs. The tiger was shot by the park’s operator.
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