Exotic Incident #1258
Incident Date:
01/18/2009
Location:
Thurmont, MD - USA
Facility Name:
Catoctin Wildlife Preserve and Zoo
Facility Type:
Non-accredited Facility (RSZ)
Incident Category:
Escape of animal (EA)
Species:
Big Cats
Animal:
Jaguar
Animal disposition:
Summary:
A zoo worker was attacked and seriously injured by one of two jaguars. The worker had failed to secure the area. Both jaguars, Diego and Evita, were then quarantined for 30 days observation.
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