Exotic Incident #44

Incident Date:
04/04/1994
Location:
Jackson, MS - USA
Facility Name:
Jackson Zoo
Facility Type:
Accredited AZA Facility (AZA)
Incident Category:
Escape of animal (EA)
Species:
Big Cats
Animal:
Cheetah
Animal disposition:

Summary:

A cheetah at the Jackson Zoo scaled the fence and pounced on an 8-year-old boy. The child was treated for cuts and bruises.

Action take by Born Free USA:

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