Exotic Incident #1268
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Omaha, NB - USA
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Incident Date:
11/02/2009
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Summary:
A veterinarian at the Henry Doorly Zoo was bitten by a sedated tiger and was in fair condition at Creighton University Medical Center. The zoo director theorized that the vet brushed against the tiger’s whiskers, setting off a reflexive action that resulted in a bite.