Exotic Incident #986
Incident Date:
05/09/2007
Location:
Gulf Shores, AL - USA
Facility Name:
Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo
Facility Type:
Non-accredited Facility (RSZ)
Incident Category:
Escape/Attack resulting in human injury (HI)
Species:
Bears
Animal:
Black Bear
Animal disposition:
Summary:
An employee of the Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo was bitten by a black bear when he reached through a hole in the cage to pet the bear and the animal clamped down on his arm. The man is treated and released from South Alabama Medical Center.
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