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San Francisco Zoo Tiger Attack

  • In the second tiger attack at the San Francisco Zoo in barely over a year, resident tiger Tatiana escaped from its enclosure on Christmas Day, attacking three patrons at the zoo's Terrace Cafe. After killing one and critically injuring the others, the tiger was shot to death by police officers called to the scene.
  • Fast Facts:

    1. Tiger: A Siberian named Tatiana
    2. Victims were three friends
    3. Killed: 17-year-old Carlos Sousa, Jr., in front of enclosure
    4. Critically injured: Two brothers, 18 and 19 years old, in front of Terrace Cafe
    5. Zoo staff say Tatiana was "a very mellow cat"
    6. December 22, 2006: Same tiger mauled its keeper
    7. Lion House and tiger pen closed for 10 months after attack
    8. September 2007: Lion House, tiger cage reopened after $250,000 security upgrade
    9. Wall around tiger enclosure 12.5 feet — 4 feet lower than recommended by experts
    10. Early, inaccurate reports said 4 tigers escaped
    11. Police say the tiger may have been provoked by visitors

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