Exotic Incident #306
Incident Date:
08/12/2000
Location:
Boise, ID - USA
Facility Name:
Zoo Boise
Facility Type:
Accredited AZA Facility (AZA)
Incident Category:
Escape of animal (EA)
Species:
Big Cats
Animal:
Tiger
Animal disposition:
Summary:
A tiger slipped through a cage door and mauled a woman attending a fundraiser for Zoo Boise. The woman was wounded by a bullet fired to subdue the animal and was hospitalized with a broken leg and puncture wounds.
Action take by Born Free USA:
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