Exotic Incident #648
Incident Date:
02/09/2004
Location:
Port Sulphur, LA - USA
Facility Name:
Facility Type:
Exotic Pet (E)
Incident Category:
Escape/Attack resulting in human injury (HI)
Species:
Big Cats
Animal:
Leopard
Animal disposition:
Dead
Summary:
A woman was attacked by her “pet” leopard while petting the animal inside its cage. She was rushed to the hospital and underwent surgery to her face and skull. Police officers and her brother-in-law shot the animal.
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