Exotic Incident #536

Incident Date:
03/23/2003
Location:
Sacramento, CA - USA
Facility Name:
Sacramento Zoo
Facility Type:
Accredited AZA Facility (AZA)
Incident Category:
Escape/Attack resulting in human injury (HI)
Species:
Big Cats
Animal:
Sumatran Tiger
Animal disposition:

Summary:

Castro, a 325-pound Sumatran tiger at the Sacramento Zoo, attacked a 30-year-old zookeeper at feeding time. The zookeeper was hospitalized in fair condition with puncture wounds on his neck, right shoulder, and left leg.

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