SAN FRANCISCO — A female Siberian tiger attacked its trainer shortly after a public feeding at the San Francisco Zoo, according to a spokesman.
The unidentified woman may lose one of her arms as a result of her injuries, and was in surgery Friday at San Francisco General Hospital with injuries to both of her arms, Fire Chief Joanne Hayes-White said.
"My understanding is the injuries are not life-threatening, but perhaps limb-threatening," Hayes-White said.
The tiger attacked shortly after 2 p.m., the regular feeding time, Garcia said.
The zoo conducts tiger feedings six days a week, a popular attraction for hordes of children, parents and nannies who visit daily.
According to its Web site, San Francisco Zoo is one of the only zoos in the U.S. where visitors can see big cat feedings.
The zoo houses two types of tigers, Sumatran and Siberian. The tigers are fed fortified horse meat at the so-called Lion House facility. The Sumatran tigers can weigh up to 350 pounds, while the Siberian males can weigh up to 600 pounds.
The unidentified woman may lose one of her arms as a result of her injuries, and was in surgery Friday at San Francisco General Hospital with injuries to both of her arms, Fire Chief Joanne Hayes-White said.
"My understanding is the injuries are not life-threatening, but perhaps limb-threatening," Hayes-White said.
The tiger attacked shortly after 2 p.m., the regular feeding time, Garcia said.
The zoo conducts tiger feedings six days a week, a popular attraction for hordes of children, parents and nannies who visit daily.
According to its Web site, San Francisco Zoo is one of the only zoos in the U.S. where visitors can see big cat feedings.
The zoo houses two types of tigers, Sumatran and Siberian. The tigers are fed fortified horse meat at the so-called Lion House facility. The Sumatran tigers can weigh up to 350 pounds, while the Siberian males can weigh up to 600 pounds.
Lions and tigers and bears, oh my. You know, I never paid too much attention in the past; but since I've started this tracking of animal/human incidents, which I've labeled the Animal Kingdom Jihad, I'm absolutely amazed at the number. This recent tiger incident can be added to a list that includes: psycho racoons, squirrels, manta rays, rogue elephants, seals, pythons, boa constrictors, bears, alligators, giant snails and who knows what others I've missed.
Like the big cop in Hill Street Blues used to say: Be Careful Out There
These animals are deceptive and you don't know when they'll turn on you; they also rely on apologists and the useful idiots of the world, otherwise known as liberals. (just like the Islamofacists of the world)
This is the persona they want you accept: cute, peaceful, no danger whatsoever
This is what they look like in their terrorist camps though; training for their attacks on humankind.
4 comments:
where did you ever find those photos? Oh, I see you're back to using the word idiot. Of course I know that's what they are.
I'm starting to get the impression that animals can sometimes be dangerous. Is this true? or have I totally missed the point?
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They're at war with us!!
Animals are not dangerous, they are cute and adorable:o) Seriously, we deemed certain animals as wild beasts for a good reason. Wild means no matter what you do, it's gonna be unpredictable. One thing about this incident is that it reminds me the consequence of original sin. I do look forward to the new heaven and new earth when the lion shall lay next to the lamb...
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