Exotic Incident #681

Incident Date:
05/11/2004
Location:
Weedsport, NY - USA
Facility Name:
Facility Type:
Exotic Pet (E)
Incident Category:
Escape/Attack resulting in human injury (HI)
Species:
Bears
Animal:
Bear
Animal disposition:

Summary:

A college student’s arm was mangled by a caged “pet” bear kept as part of an exotic animal menagerie. The 22-year-old girl’s left arm was amputated two inches below the elbow.

Action take by Born Free USA:

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