Exotic Animal Incident Report

Reported: Oct 16, 2011
Location: Odessa, Texas

Animal: Mountain Lion
Animal Disposition: dead

Facility Type: Exotic Pet
Facility Name: unknown

Category: Attack resulting in human injury, Animal Death, Animal Death by human, Animal health issue
Species: Big Cat

Summary: A 4-year old boy was mauled by a 12-year old pet mountain lion kept by his aunt in her backyard. He was taken to the hospital but his condition was unknown. The lion was euthanized following the incident. The aunt was cited for the lion not being up to date on vaccinations.

Source: OAOA.com