Exotic Incident #364

Incident Date:
07/06/2001
Location:
Racine, WI - USA
Facility Name:
B.E.A.R.C.A.T Hollow
Facility Type:
Non-accredited Facility (RSZ)
Incident Category:
Escape of animal (EA)
Species:
Big Cats
Animal:
Tiger
Animal disposition:

Summary:

A tiger at B.E.A.R.C.A.T. Hollow pushed his way out of his pen and grabbed a 7-year-old girl, inflicting two puncture wounds. The park was closed to the public but the girl and her mother were allowed in to take fundraising pictures.

Action take by Born Free USA:

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