Exotic Incident #163

Incident Date:
10/21/1997
Location:
Cincinnati, OH - USA
Facility Name:
Facility Type:
Exotic Pet (E)
Incident Category:
Escape/Attack resulting in human injury (HI)
Species:
Bears
Animal:
Bear
Animal disposition:

Summary:

A “pet” bear nipped a 4-year-old boy in the stomach. The bear belonged to a visiting neighbor. The boy was not seriously injured.

Action take by Born Free USA:

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