Exotic Incident #1460

Incident Date:
01/05/1997
Location:
Sarasota, FL - USA
Facility Name:
Facility Type:
Exotic Pet (E)
Incident Category:
Escape/Attack resulting in human injury (HI)
Species:
Big Cats
Animal:
Cougar
Animal disposition:

Summary:

“Pet” cougar bites hand of woman trying to pet it after being reassured by its possessor that the animal is tame. Bites to hand and forearms cause serious injury.

Action take by Born Free USA:

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