Exotic Incident #2108
Incident Date:
07/29/2014
Location:
Iosco County, MI - USA
Facility Name:
Sunrise Side Nature Trail and Exotic Park
Facility Type:
Non-accredited Facility (RSZ)
Incident Category:
Escape/Attack resulting in human injury (HI)
Species:
Big Cats
Animal:
Lion
Animal disposition:
Summary:
A woman ended up in the hospital after a lion bit off the tip of her finger. The woman claims the zookeeper allowed her and her daughter to go inside the cage, but the zoo is denying this allegation. The woman plans to sue the zoo.
Action take by Born Free USA:
Notes:
USDA cited the zoo for allowing the woman to get near the lion, but no penalties were assessed.