Exotic Incident #635
Incident Date:
12/11/2003
Location:
Millers Creek, NC - USA
Facility Name:
Facility Type:
Exotic Pet (E)
Incident Category:
Animal Death (AD)
Species:
Big Cats
Animal:
Tiger
Animal disposition:
Summary:
A 10-year-old boy was mauled to death by his aunt’s “pet” tiger. The tiger pulled the boy under a fence and into his cage. The tiger was shot and killed. The boy died before he reached the hospital.
Action take by Born Free USA:
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