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Escaped Tiger At S.F. Zoo Kills 1, Injures 2
Investigators are trying to determine how a tiger escaped its enclosure at the San Francisco Zoo – killing one visitor and mauling two others on Christmas.
The 300 pound Siberian tiger, named Tatiana, was the same giant cat that attacked a zookeeper just about a year ago during a public feeding.
the tiger’s enclosure is surrounded by a 15-foot-wide moat and 20-foot-high walls. Zoo officials suspect the animal somehow scaled the wall or leaped over the fence, but the investigation is still under way.
The first attack happened right outside the Siberian’s enclosure – the victim died at the scene. A group of four officers came across his body when they made their way into the dark zoo grounds.
The second victim was about 300 yards away, in front of the Terrace Cafe. The man was sitting on the ground, blood running from gashes in his head and Tatiana sitting next to him.
When officers approached, the tiger attacked the man a second time causing the officer’s to shoot the animal dead. It was only after killing the beast that the third victim was discovered.
The two injured victims are being treated for severe injuries at San Francisco General Hospital. Their injuries include deep bites and severe lacerations to the head, neck, arms, and hands.
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