Exotic Incident #274
Incident Date:
05/04/2000
Location:
Brewster, MA - USA
Facility Name:
Bassett Wild Animal Farm
Facility Type:
Non-accredited Facility (RSZ)
Incident Category:
Escape/Attack resulting in human injury (HI)
Species:
Big Cats
Animal:
Bengal Tiger
Animal disposition:
Summary:
A Bengal tiger at the Bassett Wild Animal Farm attacked a teenage worker when the girl entered the cage’s feeding area, apparently unaware that the trap door was open. The girl was treated for puncture wounds to her leg.
Action take by Born Free USA:
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