Exotic Incident #551

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Columbus, OH - USA

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Incident Date:

30/04/2003

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Summary:

An alligator bit an animal handler at Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus while being moved from a public viewing pit outside the arena. The handler suffered six punctures to his right hand. The audience at the performance was unaware of the occurrence.