All articles tagged with #animal attack
A solo hiker was fatally attacked by a mountain lion in Colorado, leading to the killing of two lions by wildlife officials; the search for a third lion ended with no further sightings, and the incident was ruled an accident.
A man who fought off a mountain lion in Colorado weeks before a suspected fatal attack on a hiker suggests the same animal may be responsible for both incidents. Wildlife officials tracked and killed two lions in the area, with investigations ongoing to determine if they were involved in the recent attack, which is a rare but serious event in the region.
A woman was killed in a suspected mountain lion attack while hiking alone in northern Colorado, marking the first fatal attack in over 25 years in the state. Wildlife officers tracked and killed two mountain lions in the area, and a search for a third was ongoing. The incident highlights the rare but serious danger posed by mountain lions in the region.
A coyote tested positive for rabies after attacking three people in Gwinnett County, Georgia, with one victim, Jim Brown, requiring hospital treatment. The attacks occurred in a neighborhood where residents were not immediately warned about the rabid animal, raising concerns about public safety and awareness. Authorities advise avoiding unusual animals and ensuring pets are vaccinated.
A man with suspected mental health issues died after he scaled a 20-foot wall to enter a Brazilian zoo and was attacked by a lioness named Leona, who was not euthanized and remains under care. The zoo closed following the incident, and investigations are ongoing.
Actor Tyrese Gibson rehomed his dogs after an arrest warrant was issued following their alleged involvement in the death of a neighbor’s dog, with police also issuing a search warrant for him.
An animal handler named Ryan Easley was fatally attacked by a tiger during a show at a private tiger preserve in Oklahoma, with the incident highlighting the dangers of working with wild animals. Easley's death is linked to a tiger previously associated with Joe Exotic, and the tragedy has prompted calls for increased safety and ethical considerations in animal performances.
A tiger killed its handler, Ryan Easley, during a performance at Growler Pines Tiger Preserve in Oklahoma, prompting an investigation into the incident and raising concerns about the safety and ethics of using wild animals for entertainment.
A handler at Growler Pines Tiger Preserve in Oklahoma was fatally mauled by a tiger he owned, highlighting the dangers of human-wildlife interactions and raising concerns about big cat captivity, especially given the handler's connections to controversial figures like Joe Exotic.
A tiger handler linked to 'Tiger King' Joe Exotic was killed in an attack by a big cat at the Growler Pines Tiger Preserve in Oklahoma, highlighting the dangers of working with wild animals and sparking calls from animal rights groups to end the use of wild animals in performances.
An 11-year-old girl was bitten by a mountain lion outside her Malibu home, prompting authorities to kill the animal after it chased her mother and sibling; the girl sustained minor injuries and the incident marks the 27th mountain lion attack since 1986.
A father heroically saved his four-year-old child from a mountain lion attack at Hurricane Ridge in Washington's Olympic National Park, where the animal was later euthanized; the child was injured but discharged from hospital, and park officials confirmed no ongoing danger to visitors.
Owners of a pet lion in Lahore, Pakistan, were arrested after the lion escaped from a farmhouse, attacked a woman and two children, and was recaptured. The incident highlights issues with illegal wild animal ownership, prompting a province-wide crackdown on unlicensed lion keepers, with several arrests and captures made so far.
An 83-year-old woman was seriously injured after being gored by a bison in Yellowstone National Park. The bison was defending its space and lifted the woman about a foot off the ground. The National Park Service advises visitors to maintain a safe distance from wild animals, as bison can be particularly dangerous when defending their territory. The incident is under investigation, and the woman's current condition is unknown.
An 83-year-old woman from South Carolina was gored by a bison at Yellowstone National Park, lifting her a foot off the ground. The bison was reportedly defending its space. The woman is being treated at a local hospital, and an investigation is underway. Park officials urge visitors to maintain a safe distance from wildlife.