Exotic Incident #205
Incident Date:
10/07/1998
Location:
Gainesville, FL - USA
Facility Name:
Facility Type:
Exotic Pet (E)
Incident Category:
Escape/Attack resulting in human death (HD)
Species:
Big Cats
Animal:
Tiger
Animal disposition:
Summary:
A tiger with Ron and Joy Holiday’s Cat Dancers killed his trainer after being startled while being moved from one cage to another. 5 weeks later, same tiger kills owner by biting her neck while hand feeding.
Action take by Born Free USA:
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