Exotic Incident #2033
Incident Date:
11/10/2013
Location:
Sherwood, IL - USA
Facility Name:
WildCat Haven
Facility Type:
Non-accredited Facility (RSZ)
Incident Category:
Escape/Attack resulting in human death (HD)
Species:
Big Cats
Animal:
Cougar
Animal disposition:
Summary:
A long-time employee was mauled to death by a cougar at the WildCat Haven in Sherwood while cleaning the enclosure. Officials are looking to see if any protocols had been breached.
Action take by Born Free USA:
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