Exotic Incident #562
Incident Date:
03/23/2003
Location:
Red Wing, MN - USA
Facility Name:
Facility Type:
Exotic Pet (E)
Incident Category:
Animal Death (AD)
Species:
Big Cats
Animal:
Siberian Tiger
Animal disposition:
Dead
Summary:
A 5-month-old, 40-pound tiger cub at Grant Oly’s Tiger Zone grabbed and bit a pregnant woman on the wrist, causing a puncture wound, and bit a 16-year-old girl. The tiger was euthanized a couple months later for rabies testing. Grant Oly was charged with misdemeanors.
Action take by Born Free USA:
Notes:
State of Minnesota vs. Grant William Oly, Summons, SJIS Complaint #25-11-5-012916, May 8, 2003. “Tiger Euthanized After Biting Pregnant Woman,” WCCO, June 3, 2003.