Exotic Incident #416

Incident Date:
01/17/2002
Location:
Gentry, AR - USA
Facility Name:
Wild Wilderness Drive Thru Safair
Facility Type:
Non-accredited Facility (RSZ)
Incident Category:
Escape/Attack resulting in human injury (HI)
Species:
Big Cats
Animal:
Cougar
Animal disposition:

Summary:

Two animal handlers at Wild Wilderness Drive Thru Safari were attacked while transferring cougars between cages. One handler received multiple bites to the arm and leg, and the other was bitten in the face.

Action take by Born Free USA:

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