Exotic Incident #2348
Incident Date:
04/15/2016
Location:
Palm Beach, FL - USA
Facility Name:
Palm Beach Zoo
Facility Type:
Accredited AZA Facility (AZA)
Incident Category:
Escape/Attack resulting in human death (HD)
Species:
Big Cats
Animal:
Tiger
Animal disposition:
Other
Summary:
A 13-year-old Malayan tiger named Hati attacked and killed a zookeeper named Stacey Konwiser. She died from puncture wounds to her neck and spine after she entered an area that a tiger had access to. The tiger was tranquilized but not killed.
Action take by Born Free USA:
Notes:
http://www.nbcmiami.com/news/local/Zookeeper-Injured-by-Tiger-at-Palm-Beach-Zoo-375881001.html