Exotic Incident #122
Incident Date:
12/31/1996
Location:
Sarasota, FL - 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 “pet” cougar bit the hand of a woman assured by the handler that the animal was tame. Bites to her hand and forearms caused serious injury.
Action take by Born Free USA:
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