Exotic Incident #241
Incident Date:
08/06/1999
Location:
Clermont, IA - USA
Facility Name:
Swenson's Wild Midwest Exotic Petting Zoo
Facility Type:
Non-accredited Facility (RSZ)
Incident Category:
Escape/Attack resulting in human injury (HI)
Species:
Bears
Animal:
Black Bear Cub
Animal disposition:
Dead
Summary:
A black bear cub with Swenson’s Wild Midwest Exotic Petting Zoo was taken to a barnwarming where reportedly it nipped people. The bear died two weeks later of rabies after having potentially infected more than 400 people.
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