Exotic Incident #538
Incident Date:
03/31/2003
Location:
Adair, OK - USA
Facility Name:
Safari Joe's Rock Creek Exotic Animal Park
Facility Type:
Non-accredited Facility (RSZ)
Incident Category:
Escape/Attack resulting in human death (HD)
Species:
Big Cats
Animal:
Tiger
Animal disposition:
Summary:
A tiger attacked a volunteer handler at Safari Joe’s Rock Creek Exotic Animal Park when she leaned against the cage. The tiger ripped off her left arm. The woman died from loss of blood. The tiger belonged to International Wildlife Center of Texas, which leased the building in the park.
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