Exotic Incident #659
Incident Date:
03/11/2004
Location:
Massena, NY - USA
Facility Name:
Facility Type:
Exotic Pet (E)
Incident Category:
Escape/Attack resulting in human injury (HI)
Species:
Big Cats
Animal:
Cougar
Animal disposition:
Summary:
A 4-year-old was mauled by one of her grandmother’s “pet” cougars. The child was hospitalized with head bruises and an eye injury.
Action take by Born Free USA:
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