Exotic Incident #1239
Incident Date:
11/16/2008
Location:
Luray, VA - USA
Facility Name:
Luray Zoo
Facility Type:
Non-accredited Facility (RSZ)
Incident Category:
Escape/Attack resulting in human injury (HI)
Species:
Big Cats
Animal:
Bengal Tiger
Animal disposition:
Summary:
A 16-year-old volunteer zoo guide was bitten by a 5-year-old Bengal tiger when he grabbed her arm through his cage. The victim suffered severe lacerations.
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