Exotic Incident #554
Incident Date:
05/04/2003
Location:
Orlando, FL - USA
Facility Name:
Gatorland
Facility Type:
Non-accredited Facility (RSZ)
Incident Category:
Escape/Attack resulting in human injury (HI)
Species:
Reptiles
Animal:
Alligator
Animal disposition:
Summary:
A 7-ft-long alligator at Gatorland bit a handler on the face during preparation for the park’s Gator Wrestling Show. The handler was in fair condition with a gash to the face. The handler had 4 years of experience handling large reptiles at the park.
Action take by Born Free USA:
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