Exotic Incident #966
Incident Date:
02/24/2007
Location:
Denver, CO - USA
Facility Name:
Denver Zoo
Facility Type:
Accredited AZA Facility (AZA)
Incident Category:
Escape/Attack resulting in human death (HD)
Species:
Big Cats
Animal:
Jaguar
Animal disposition:
Dead
Summary:
A zookeeper at the Denver Zoo died after a 6-year-old jaguar, Jorge, mauled her in the doorway of his exhibit. Jorge was fatally shot when he approached emergency workers who were treating the injured woman.
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