July 3, 2003 La Crosse, WI During a performance at Riverfest, a tiger clawed his trainer during the first show. The trainer turned for a split-second and the tiger clawed his leg. Big Cats
June 30, 2003 San Diego, CA A 2-year-old boy was injured at the Petting Kraal in the San Diego Zoo’s Wild Animal Park. The boy fell, was taken to the first aid station, and then by helicopter to Children’s Hospital. Petting Kraal workers were unsure if the boy’s injuries were caused by an animal. Other
June 30, 2003 IN A total of 81 cases of monkeypox in humans were being investigated in 6 states as a result of contact with prairie dogs which had recently become a popular “pet.” So far, 32 cases had been confirmed by the CDC. Other
June 30, 2003 WI A total of 81 cases of monkeypox in humans were being investigated in 6 states as a result of contact with prairie dogs which had recently become a popular “pet.” So far, 32 cases had been confirmed by the CDC. Other
June 30, 2003 OH A total of 81 cases of monkeypox in humans were being investigated in 6 states as a result of contact with prairie dogs which had recently become a popular “pet.” So far, 32 cases had been confirmed by the CDC. Other
June 30, 2003 KS A total of 81 cases of monkeypox in humans were being investigated in 6 states as a result of contact with prairie dogs which had recently become a popular “pet.” So far, 32 cases had been confirmed by the CDC. Other
June 30, 2003 IL A total of 81 cases of monkeypox in humans were being investigated in 6 states as a result of contact with prairie dogs which had recently become a popular “pet.” So far, 32 cases had been confirmed by the CDC. Other
June 30, 2003 MI A total of 81 cases of monkeypox in humans were being investigated in 6 states as a result of contact with prairie dogs which had recently become a popular “pet.” So far, 32 cases had been confirmed by the CDC. Other
June 29, 2003 Calhan, CO A 35-year-old man was severely injured while cleaning the inside of the cage housing Duke and Merlin, two 500-lb tigers at the Big Cats of Serenity Springs wildlife refuge in El Paso County. The refuge’s owner rushed in and broke two shovels fighting off the tigers. The man suffered a mangled calf and scalp injuries. Both tigers were killed. Big Cats
June 23, 2003 Deerfield Township, OH A lion was on the loose in a suburban area. It was suspected that the animal was someone’s “pet.” Big Cats