Exotic Incident #40

Incident Date:
12/12/1993
Location:
Palm Beach, FL - USA
Facility Name:
Lion Country Safari
Facility Type:
Accredited AZA Facility (AZA)
Incident Category:
Escape/Attack resulting in human injury (HI)
Species:
Big Cats
Animal:
Lion
Animal disposition:

Summary:

A lion attacked a worker at Lion Country Safari, inflicting severe puncture wounds to his head and chest.

Action take by Born Free USA:

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