Exotic Incident #1093
Incident Date:
01/09/2008
Location:
Memphis, TN - USA
Facility Name:
Memphis Zoo
Facility Type:
Accredited AZA Facility (AZA)
Incident Category:
Injury to animal by other animal (IA)
Species:
Big Cats
Animal:
Tiger
Animal disposition:
Summary:
Attempting to evade the zoo workers chasing her, a stray dog jumped into the tiger pit at the Memphis Zoo. The dog was attacked by one of the tigers, sustaining puncture wounds to her neck and shoulders. She was taken to a local Veterinary hospital for treatment.
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