Exotic Incident #769
Incident Date:
03/03/2005
Location:
Underwood, MN - USA
Facility Name:
Archangel Wildlife Farm
Facility Type:
Non-accredited Facility (RSZ)
Incident Category:
Escape/Attack resulting in human injury (HI)
Species:
Big Cats
Animal:
Tiger
Animal disposition:
Summary:
A 16-year-old girl babysitting for the co-owner of Arcangel Wildlife was injured when she petted one of the ten tigers on the property. The tiger caused lacerations to her hand that required 12 stitches. A serious infection set in and she needed three successive operations to her hand.
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