Exotic Incident #139
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Location:
Lubbock, TX - USA
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Incident Date:
05/05/1997
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Summary:
One of five “pet” Bengal tigers mauled its “owner” as he worked on its cage. The “owner” was hospitalized with bites on his throat, chest, and abdomen. The man’s son killed the tiger.