Exotic Incident #756
Incident Date:
01/26/2005
Location:
Sioux Falls, SD - USA
Facility Name:
Great Plains Zoo
Facility Type:
Accredited AZA Facility (AZA)
Incident Category:
Escape/Attack resulting in human injury (HI)
Species:
Big Cats
Animal:
Siberian Tiger
Animal disposition:
Summary:
A Siberian tiger at the Great Plains Zoo attacked a zoo visitor after he stuck his hand inside the tiger cage. The man was rushed to the hospital where he received stitches for his finger.
Action take by Born Free USA:
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