Exotic Incident #1402

Incident Date:
10/22/2010
Location:
Rock Springs, WI - USA
Facility Name:
Big Cat Rescue and Educational Center
Facility Type:
Non-accredited Facility (RSZ)
Incident Category:
Escape/Attack resulting in human injury (HI)
Species:
Big Cats
Animal:
Siberian Tiger
Animal disposition:
Other

Summary:

A 7-year old Siberian tiger grabbed and pulled the arm of a 38-year old volunteer into his cage at the Big Cat Rescue and Educational Center in Rock Springs. The volunteer was pulled away by other volunteers and treated for his injuries.

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