Exotic Incident #877

Incident Date:
05/04/2006
Location:
White Hills, AZ - USA
Facility Name:
Keepers of the Wild
Facility Type:
Non-accredited Facility (RSZ)
Incident Category:
Escape/Attack resulting in human injury (HI)
Species:
Big Cats
Animal:
Tiger
Animal disposition:

Summary:

Two tigers at Keepers of the Wild animal sanctuary attacked a woman such that she requireed surgery. The owner of the sanctuary apparently did not report the incident, but the USDA found out and opened an investigation into the attack.

Action take by Born Free USA:

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