Exotic Incident #740
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St. Augustine, FL - USA
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Incident Date:
19/11/2004
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Summary:
A 350-lb Siberian tiger, while being walked on a leash, attacked and injured a 14-year-old boy at the St. John’s County Fair. The tiger’s handler was also attacked and injured when he attempted to pull the tiger off the boy. The incident was brought under control only after two police officers fired Taser stun guns at the tiger. The handler was the owner of Catty Shack Ranch where the tiger resided.