Exotic Incident #1286
Incident Date:
04/11/2009
Location:
Utica, NY - USA
Facility Name:
Grizzly Jack's Grand Bear Lodge
Facility Type:
Non-accredited Facility (RSZ)
Incident Category:
Escape/Attack resulting in human injury (HI)
Species:
Other
Animal:
Wolf
Animal disposition:
Dead
Summary:
A wolf bit a 2-year-old child during a show at Grizzly Jack’s Grand Bear Lodge. The wolf’s handler had a history of violations in connection with his animals. The wolf was euthanized to test for rabies. The child was treated and released.
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