Exotic Incident #580

Incident Date:
07/03/2003
Location:
La Crosse, WI - USA
Facility Name:
Riverfest
Facility Type:
Exotic Pet (E)
Incident Category:
Escape/Attack resulting in human injury (HI)
Species:
Big Cats
Animal:
Tiger
Animal disposition:

Summary:

During a performance at Riverfest, a tiger clawed his trainer during the first show. The trainer turned for a split-second and the tiger clawed his leg.

Action take by Born Free USA:

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