Exotic Incident #806
Incident Date:
08/17/2005
Location:
Altamont, KS - USA
Facility Name:
Lost Creek Animal Sanctuary
Facility Type:
Non-accredited Facility (RSZ)
Incident Category:
Escape/Attack resulting in human death (HD)
Species:
Big Cats
Animal:
Tiger
Animal disposition:
Summary:
A 17-year-old girl was attacked and killed by a Siberian tiger during a photo-op for her high school senior portrait. The 7-year-old tiger was being restrained by trainer Doug Billingsly, owner of Lost Creek Animal Sanctuary and Animal Entertainment Productions, when the attack occurred.
Action take by Born Free USA:
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