Exotic Incident #1259
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/Attack resulting in human injury (HI)
Species:
Big Cats
Animal:
Jaguar
Animal disposition:
Summary:
Zoo worker is attacked and seriously injured by one of two jaguars. Worker failed to secure area. Both jaguars, Diego and Evita, are now quarantined for 30 days observation.
Action take by Born Free USA:
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