Missouri teen mauled in tiger attack

The Associated Press reports:

WARRENTON, Mo. — Three tigers attacked a worker at an exotic animal park in Missouri — the second tiger attack in the state in as many days.

Stone County Sheriff Richard Hill says the tigers attacked a 16-year-old worker at Predator World in Branson West on Monday after the worker entered their cage to photograph the tigers. The teenager was in critical condition.

The attack comes a day after a tiger attacked a volunteer at the Wesa-A-Geh-Ya (WAY’-suh ah GEE’-yah) animal farm in Warrenton, Mo. Authorities believe an 800-pound tiger jumped a gate and mauled the volunteer. The 26-year-old victim had surgery on his leg and was expected to recover. The tiger was euthanized after the attack.

Comments

[Cynthia]

I've been to this facility. It used to be called "Predator World". About a year ago 3 wolves escaped from their cages. One was immediately caught, but a pair were not caught. The female was pregnant so they pretty much let them run loose. This is rural country so it really wasn't a problem. But then a stupid cattle rancher shot and killed the male when he found it on his property. The female was never found again. If you want to know more visit the Springfield, MO News-Leader website -- this tiger incident and the one with the wolves has been, and currently is, front page news.