Exotic Incident #901
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Ballston Spa, NY - USA
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18/07/2006
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Summary:
A white tiger named Calcutta slashed the head of a 4-year-old boy at the Saratoga County Fair as the child posed for a photo holding a baby kangaroo at an exotic animal photo exhibit presented by Ashville Game Farm. The exhibit was continued, with minor adjustments (an additional barrier was installed and the photo bench moved farther from the cage). Calcutta was one of two tigers on display in the sweltering summer heat. The Saratoga County Fair also routinely featured a performing bear show.