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Lion Bites Arm of off Female Employee at Busch Gardens in Florida
Tampa Bay Online ^
| May 12, 2002
| The Associated Press
Posted on 05/12/2002 4:22:23 PM PDT by aculeus
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) - A male lion bit the arm of a 21-year-old zookeeper Sunday at Busch Gardens, severing it at the elbow, park officials said.
The woman was escorting her family on a behind-the-scenes tour of the theme park, officials said.
The 12-year-old, 350-pound lion named Max attacked the woman through a bar-style fence and was never out of his secure area, said Capt. Bill Wade of the Tampa Fire Rescue.
The woman, whose name wasn't released, was flown with the severed limb to Tampa General Hospital by helicopter.
She is listed in serious condition, a hospital spokesman said. It was unclear if an attempt would be made to reattach the arm.
Zoo officials said they had not decided what to do with the lion.
AP-ES-05-12-02 1902EDT
TOPICS: Culture/Society; US: Florida
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posted on
05/12/2002 4:22:23 PM PDT
by
aculeus
To: aculeus
"You're still not getting my Bud Light, Max."
2
posted on
05/12/2002 4:24:34 PM PDT
by
RichInOC
To: aculeus
Zoo officials said they had not decided what to do with the lion.What COULD they do? The lion, as was reported, was in it's secured area and just acting like, well, a lion. It is apparent that the employee, perhaps in the excitement of taking her family on a behind the scene tour, got careless. And what a price to pay! Hopefully the arm gets put back on okay. Ouch!
To: aculeus
I feel sorry for the woman...but I hope they don't kill the lion. Just put the lion back in the wild or a more secured cage so it can go crazy like the rest of them.
4
posted on
05/12/2002 4:26:35 PM PDT
by
Sungirl
To: aculeus
Note to self: Rent "Cat People" again tonight.
To: aculeus
Zoo officials said they had not decided what to do with the lion. Lions shouldn't be kep in zoos in the first place. They are wild animals and should be left in the wild.
6
posted on
05/12/2002 4:28:02 PM PDT
by
Mini-14
To: aculeus
And, now, I guess we can expect Janet Reno's news conference at 11PM re:
Why this is all Gov Bush's fault.
7
posted on
05/12/2002 4:28:47 PM PDT
by
summer
To: nunya bidness
I saw that movie, and almost threw up right in the theater.
8
posted on
05/12/2002 4:29:26 PM PDT
by
Mini-14
To: sabertooth
ping
9
posted on
05/12/2002 4:29:40 PM PDT
by
Shermy
To: aculeus
Maybe they should have fed it.
10
posted on
05/12/2002 4:30:12 PM PDT
by
Octar
To: Mini-14
ah, gee, you're no fun. I can still remember the first time I saw a lion in a zoo. I was so amazed! I still am amazed when I see them. If they were in the wild I know I'd never have that chance. I say put up a better fence.
11
posted on
05/12/2002 4:31:58 PM PDT
by
Boxsford
To: aculeus
She should get "Honorable Mention" in the next Darwin Awards. As soon as I read "21-year-old zookeeper", I knew this was an act of human stupidity.
"Hey, ma, get a picture of me dangling this piece of chicken in the lion's cage..."
To: aculeus
officials said they had not decided what to do with the lion. My guess? The lion sleeps tonight. Although, given the location, he could be used as 'motivation' for ornery prisoners in Guantanamo Bay.
To: aculeus
When park officials retrieved the limb did they interfere with this lion's right to keep and bear arms?
To: summer
Somehow, I can't see Reno castigating Bush for violating someone's right to keep and bear her arm.
15
posted on
05/12/2002 4:34:24 PM PDT
by
sourcery
To: aculeus
Lions are wild..........even in captivity.
16
posted on
05/12/2002 4:35:13 PM PDT
by
umgud
To: ExpatGator
"Heeeere, kitty, kitty, kitty, kitty..."
To: ExpatGator
Hey, do I hear an echo in here? :-)
18
posted on
05/12/2002 4:37:03 PM PDT
by
sourcery
To: SamAdams76
The 12-year-old, 350-pound lion named Max attacked the woman through a bar-style fence and was never out of his secure areaI suspect as this lady was giving her family a behind the scene private tour that something like "watch this" and "here kitty kitty" was said at some point.............
Ditto on Max acting like the Lion he is and I am sorry for the young ladies injuries...............Stay Safe !
19
posted on
05/12/2002 4:37:06 PM PDT
by
Squantos
To: Mini-14
I'm with you.
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