Exotic Animal Incident Report

Reported: Aug 19, 2010
Location: Columbia Station, Ohio

Animal: Bear
Animal Disposition: dead

Facility Type: Exotic Pet
Facility Name: Sam Mazzola's Personal Property

Category: Attack resulting in human death
Species: Bear

Summary: A "pet" bear fatally mauled its caretaker during a feeding on the owner's property. Owner's license to exhibit exotic animals was revoked.

Source: Associated Press