Exotic Animal Incident Report

Reported: Sep 17, 2009
Location: Albion, Indiana

Animal: Bengal Tiger
Animal Disposition: dead

Facility Type: Non-accredited Zoo
Facility Name: Black Pine Animal Park

Category: Animal Death by human, Animal health issue
Species: Big Cat

Summary: A Bengal tiger who drew attention last year after escaping from an animal sanctuary in northeast Indiana died. Park officials became concerned about India after she began shunning food. During surgery, it was discovered that she had advanced cancer and she was humanely euthanized.

Source: Journal Gazette