Exotic Incident #880

Incident Date:
05/26/2006
Location:
Ashtabula County, OH - USA
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Facility Type:
Exotic Pet (E)
Incident Category:
Escape of animal (EA)
Species:
Bears
Animal:
Bear
Animal disposition:

Summary:

A woman was mauled by a 500-lb bear in her home. The bear escaped from its pen and broke into the woman’s house. The woman was hospitalized for her injuries. She suffered a bruised lung, broken rib, and lacerations.

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