Exotic Incident #424
Incident Date:
02/03/2002
Location:
Loxahatchee, FL - USA
Facility Name:
Facility Type:
Exotic Pet (E)
Incident Category:
Escape/Attack resulting in human injury (HI)
Species:
Big Cats
Animal:
Tiger
Animal disposition:
Summary:
A woman was hospitalized in critical condition with a skull fracture after she was attacked and bitten by a 750-lb declawed tiger. The woman had been painting in preparation for a photo shoot at Steve Sipek’s private animal compound.
Action take by Born Free USA:
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