Exotic Incident #731
Incident Date:
11/06/2004
Location:
Sarasota, FL - USA
Facility Name:
Big Cat Habitat
Facility Type:
Circus (C)
Incident Category:
Escape/Attack resulting in human injury (HI)
Species:
Bears
Animal:
Bear
Animal disposition:
Summary:
An 18-year-old circus worker was bitten by a bear while trying to break up aggressive behavior among several bears at the Big Cat Habitat. The man was flown to Bayfront Medical Center where he is listed in fair condition.
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