Exotic Incident #198
Incident Date:
08/29/1998
Location:
Citrus Park, FL - USA
Facility Name:
Wildlife on Easy Street
Facility Type:
Non-accredited Facility (RSZ)
Incident Category:
Escape/Attack resulting in human injury (HI)
Species:
Big Cats
Animal:
Black Leopard
Animal disposition:
Summary:
A black leopard attacked a volunteer worker attempting to pet the animal through a cage at Wildlife on Easy Street. The wounds to the worker’s arm required 451 stitches to close.
Action take by Born Free USA:
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