Exotic Incident #63
Incident Date:
03/05/1995
Location:
Washington, DC - USA
Facility Name:
National Zoo
Facility Type:
Accredited AZA Facility (AZA)
Incident Category:
Escape/Attack resulting in human death (HD)
Species:
Big Cats
Animal:
Lion
Animal disposition:
Summary:
Lions killed and partially devoured a woman who entered their enclosure at the National Zoo. Her death was later ruled a suicide.
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