Exotic Incident #683

Incident Date:
05/23/2004
Location:
Ross County, OH - USA
Facility Name:
Facility Type:
Exotic Pet (E)
Incident Category:
Escape/Attack resulting in human injury (HI)
Species:
Big Cats
Animal:
Lioness
Animal disposition:
Dead

Summary:

A 33-year-old woman suffered injuries to her arm when a lioness “owned” by her father attacked her. The lion was shot and killed.

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