Exotic Incident #1457

Incident Date:
03/29/2008
Location:
Wellington, FL - USA
Facility Name:
Panter Ridge Conservation Center
Facility Type:
Non-accredited Facility (RSZ)
Incident Category:
Escape/Attack resulting in human injury (HI)
Species:
Big Cats
Animal:
Cheetahs
Animal disposition:

Summary:

Judy Berens, owner of the Panther Ridge Conservation Center, was bit by 2 of her cheetahs while giving a presentation for a group of people. According to medical staff that treated her, she acquired over 40 puncture wounds.

Action take by Born Free USA:

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