Exotic Incident #192

Incident Date:
07/31/1998
Location:
Vallejo, CA - USA
Facility Name:
Marine World
Facility Type:
Accredited AZA Facility (AZA)
Incident Category:
Escape/Attack resulting in human injury (HI)
Species:
Big Cats
Animal:
Tiger
Animal disposition:

Summary:

A tiger mauled a woman tourist during a photo shoot at Marine World, seriously injuring her and scratching the trainer who came to her aid.

Action take by Born Free USA:

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