Comment document.getElementById("comment").setAttribute( "id", "ae2e490f56e985b65afad1dc73550bc9" );document.getElementById("h3b97b2537").setAttribute( "id", "comment" ); Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. December 23, 1998 Coral Gables, FL: A five year old girl suffered a nine inch gash to her skull when a handler with the cougar at a child’s birthday party was unable to restrain the cat from attacking. December 15, 1996 Indonesia: A tourist was mauled to death by a chained tiger at a safari park while posing with the animal for a photograph. He had to be airlifted to a trauma center. Burns also wrote the TV comedy-drama “Room 222,” the story of a fictional urban high school in L.A. What’s on TV Saturday and Sunday talk shows: ‘Playing Cupid’, What’s on TV tonight, Saturday, Feb. 13, and Sunday talk shows: “Playing Cupid” on Lifetime; “Death Saved My Life” on Lifetime, ‘The Bachelor’s’ first season with a Black lead is swept into a firestorm over race. March 19, 1997 Orlando, FL: A tiger escaped from a cage and mauled a keeper at exotic cat breeding compound. August 11, 1993 Georgetown, OH: Two teenage boys suffered facial cuts when a lion attacked one, and the other attempted to intercede. Trainer Joe Hoffman took off after Nigger and killed him with a bullet in the brain. May 28, 1995 Novi, MI: Seven lions and tigers toppled onto a freeway when the trailer they were in came unhitched. June 23, 1990 San Pedro, Argentina: One man was killed and three people were seriously injured when they were mauled by two lions who escaped from a traveling circus. But opting out of some of these cookies may have an effect on your browsing experience. We were married for 41 years.” That’s the genuine sentiment. The keeper underwent surgery for deep wounds to his head, shoulders, and arm. September 2, 1998 Citrus Park, FL: Black leopard bites volunteer attempting to pet animal through cage at Wildlife on Easy Street. 1927 Sept. 16, San Diego, CA: Aviation was in its infancy and all eyes were agog over Charles Lindbergh’s trans-Atlantic flight just a few months earlier. Police at the time were highly critical of a large number of onlookers, including parents with children, who hampered efforts to recapture them. Four lions escaped from their cage just after a performance of the Whirling Brothers Circus on January 31. Like a hyperbolic tale ripped from the cover of Weekly World News, the documentary film “Cat Dancers” is steeped in exotic animal fur, nude portraits, a love triangle, spandex, headbands and rhinestones and the mauling deaths of Joy and Chuck — exotic-animal trainers who were each killed by Jupiter, a white Bengal tiger with a bad attitude. This website uses cookies to improve your experience. The report said: “The lion tamer crawled after it with all haste, and the faithful boarhound was kept close at hand.”  The dog began to bark the lion retreated, being captured in the waiting cage. When the farm collapsed in 1942 the 200 lions were dispersed to zoos. The 9-month-old cougar nearly severed one of the boy’s fingers, which was reattached at the hospital. “Suicide by tiger?”. October 27, 1990 Candelaria, Colombia: A tiger escaped from his circus handler during a parade and killed a 1-year-old child. The relative asserts that the father believed he had complete control of this cat. After graduating, they joined the Juilliard faculty. One man was attacked and treated at a hospital. October 9, 1991 Manchester, NH: A model was hospitalized for five days and received 50 stitches and rabies shots after being attacked by a lion during a photo session in New Hampshire. The tiger belonged to Safari Zoological Park, a roadside zoo that hauls animals around to schools, festivals, and store promotions. The man was admitted to the hospital in critical condition. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. October 22, 1997 Calabasas, CA: The same jaguar who attacked a trainer on 10/16/97 attacked another trainer who suffered bite wounds on his leg and a cut to his hand on a movie set. Three months earlier, a woman was scratched by a tiger at the zoo after sticking her hand into his cage. July 31, 1998 Vallejo, CA: A 300-pound Bengal tiger named Kuma turned on Jaunell Waldo when she posed for a photo op with the tiger at Marine World. The lions had been left in a cage without The bite drew blood, but was not considered a serious injury. Angola (see 3/16/94). January 5, 1996 Vallejo, CA: One trainer, Chad Zierenberg, at Marine World Africa was seriously hurt and another received minor injuries when they were attacked by two cougars as they prepared to take the cougars for a June 1, 1991 Anderson County, SC: A pet lion escaped from a backyard chain-link fenced enclosure and attacked a 5-year-old girl and her grandmother. April 4, 1997 Dallas, TX: A “pet” bobcat mauled a toddler. Fester came to Midway Mall and Donahoo was picked to meet with him. April 10, 1999 Pearland, TX: A tiger handler had to be airlifted to the hospital after being attacked by a tiger at a defunct roadside zoo. He required stitches to close the wound and received scratches on the side of his chest. Baxter and her son were taken to another with injuries from the car wreck. However, when writing a narrative essay, you will have to follow a set pattern and the guidelines closely.. One of the best ways to help is through general donations that can be used however it is most needed at the time.To make a general donation just click the Donate Now button below. Arthur Ferrante (September 7, 1921, New York City – September 19, 2009), and Louis Teicher (August 24, 1924, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania – August 3, 2008) met while studying at the Juilliard School of Music in New York in 1930. All Rights Reserved. April 1, 1998 AR: A tiger attacked a worker at a breeding compound, biting him on the neck. The keeper suffered deep puncture wounds to his head and leg. February 10, 1998 Lincolnton, NC: A leopard nearly killed his trainer after attacking her at a Royal Palace Circus performance in North Carolina. One lion suffered a fractured skull and a tiger bolted across traffic, leading police on a four-hour chase. Both volunteers were dismissed from the program and the cougar was recaptured without incident. August 29, 1998 Myakka City, FL: A tiger bit the hand of a 14-year-old volunteer with Tiger Claw Productions. According to the children’s relative the cat was kept in a cage (without the added protection of a second secure cage around it) in front of their house. Yet, somehow — after spending seven years poring over personal photos, newspaper clippings and some 160 hours of 8-millimeter films and videos — the filmmaker still marvels over their larger-than-life lifestyles and the tragic 1998 deaths. January 7, 1999 Wichita, KS: A 5-month-old tiger cub bit the throat of a 5-year-old child. Roy Horn 10 Years After Tiger Incident Is a 'Little Bit Handicapped' "The news about my death has been greatly exaggerated," the 69-year-old jokes (This was probably Dave McMillan’s Tiger’s Eye Productions or Robert Baudy’s Savage Kingdom). Martin Jensen, and Leo made a forced crash landing in Arizona. Podcasts; Meet the team; ... Tigers won't attack a rhino, but a rhino will attack Pagan Min. The Marshfield Mass. A report which has just been unearthed in the Pall Mall Gazette on September 28, described the amazing scenes which ensured. Moments after this photo was made, the lion bit into her leg, refusing to release her until the handlers beat the animal and forced him to let go. From left, Todd Fischer, Tiger Johnson and Wade Wygal, in front of Tiger’s Hawaii house after a good surf session. June 18, 1994 Columbia, SC: A tiger at an exotic animal farm mauled a 17-year-old worker. The near-fatal tiger attack on stage that spelled the end for Siegfried and Roy Following the tragic death of Siegfried Fischbacher, fans are remembering the duo's highs and lows – and the October 2003 night that things went very, very wrong won't ever be forgotten The Wide Shot brings you news, analysis and insights on everything from streaming wars to production — and what it all means for the future. The lion was recaptured three hours later. “It’s ludicrous, right?” Fishman said, driving through downtown Los Angeles rush hour traffic Monday night. “We grew up in a farm town,” Holiday said Tuesday during a telephone interview, his voice quivering. The declawed cougar, whose teeth had been filed down as a preventative, was shot and killed. March 16, 1999 Colorado Springs, CO: A 6-year-old boy was severely injured by a leopard at the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo after he climbed over a rope to get a closer look at the animal. A court awarded her a judgment of $75,000 on March 24, 1995. March 12, 1997 Caudwell, TX: A 13-year-old boy was attacked by a “pet” tiger and a lion kept in a cage built into the side of his grandfather’s house. Musical prodigies, they began performing as a piano duo while still in school. Dave Holmes, former host of MTV’s “Total Request Live,” reflects on the media’s mistreatment of Britney Spears and the hope he finds in a new generation’s voices. Read about Leo the MGM mascot lion. The tiger was shot and killed. For $250, visitors were taken to a backstage area. (It is apparent from the name of one lion above that these people disrespected people as much as the cats). Trainer Chad Zierenberg forced his way between Waldo and the tiger and was clawed on the back. The former football player's victim details the alleged attack two weeks after fighting for her life. Both were former volunteers, and were suspected in the release of the cougar from WildLife on Easy Street in August of 1996 as he was trying to make a case that the cat he was accusing of the bite was dangerous. The Texarkana Gazette is the premier source for local news and sports in Texarkana and the surrounding Arklatex areas. September 3, 1994 New Delhi, India: A tiger jumped out of the ring during a circus performance and killed a 6 year-old boy in the audience. If you prefer to donate via Pay Pal, please use this link: Pay Pal. August 3, 1997 Tokyo, Japan: A Japanese couple was mauled to death by a tiger at a safari park near Tokyo. But Ike got shot in the leg and ran around the farm in a rage, menacing a cow, a cage full of baby lions and arriving police officers. A witness reported that he “never stood a chance.” The tiger was killed. A narrative essay is a form of storytelling where you have to provide sensory details of your personal experience. In 1997, a “pet” cougar kept by the same man escaped and was never re-captured. The animal was later confiscated by authorities, and the owner was cited for possession of a dangerous animal and inducing panic. “For just one second, the lion stood motionless and then without the least warning struck the girl with his paw, knocking her to the ground,” the newspaper said. “A group of children were in its path, but it cleared them at a bound.” The lion made for a stream, before taking refuge in a sewer. Wounds to arm required 451 stitches to close. Customers always asked for him when they came in, and still do. Kevin Bhagavan, Kevin Antle, Mahamayavi Bhagavan Antle, Ghagavan Antle, Doc Antle and Dr. Kevin Antle, Big Cat Rescue Caring for Cats and Ending the Trade. Animal Control Department reported “several” other bites associated with this photo booth. “Tiger was a really great part of Costa Azul,” said owner and friend, Brant Sarber. Seasonal depression is more common than you might think. (AP) BACK to Animal Attack Files Each one has a different story to tell, but they all eventually circle back to the timeless … The boy’s father was also seriously injured. ‘I went to the hospital and Fester went to Florida to retire,’ Donahoo said. The animal inflicted puncture wounds to the boy’s throat and head. A photographer got a picture of the incident and sold it internationally.”. Here’s how HBO Max doc ‘There Is No “I” in Threesome’ pulled off the shocking twist, All the behind-the-scenes details on how they pulled off the surprise ending in the HBO Max documentary “There Is No ‘I’ in Threesome.”, How comedian and ‘Insecure’ star Amanda Seales used the pandemic to reset her life. Gaza Airport: The legacy of a Palestinian dream. Short-Tail walked into an open cage, and Hoffman was able to lock him in. December 25, 1997 Tampa, FL: The St. Petersburg Times reported that a man who was bitten on the arm by a cougar in 1996 was suing WildLife on Easy Street. January 21, 1999 Bangkok, Thailand: Four tigers attacked and killed their keeper at a private zoo. These 8 agents, managers, scouts and producers are among Hollywood’s top conduits from book to screen. With a vote on the verdict possible as early as Saturday, Times TV critic Lorraine Ali selects the must-see moments from the trial if you’re playing catch up. April 5, 1994 Jackson, MS: An 80-pound cheetah scaled an 8-foot fence and pounced on an 8-year-old boy at the Jackson Zoo. She had four deeply grooved cuts requiring 21 stitches. COVID-19 is tamping down the joy — and the revenue — associated with Carnival season in New Orleans. Four sharks - all tiger sharks - had been caught and killed by yesterday afternoon. The woman was hospitalized with severe puncture wounds. The trainers were unable to get Kuma to respond to commands until someone rushed in and sprayed a fire extinguisher. The suit was dropped when the man’s friend, the pet owner of the cougar, was depositioned. The girl required stitches. “Miss Harmon had her hand on the animal’s head. The film screens Saturday night at the Los Angeles Film Festival, followed by a Q&A with Fishman and Ron Holiday, and screens again Monday and July 1. December 7, 1998 Ukraine: A lioness attacked and badly injured a worker at a Ukrainian zoo after she entered her cage thinking it was empty. Previous attacks at the 4-year-old park had been reported. July 30, 1998 Minot, ND: A 5-year-old boy suffered facial cuts requiring plastic surgery after being attacked by a tiger at a photo booth run by Bridgeport Nature Park at the state fair. The lions were shot and killed by police. September 1997 Port Perry, Ontario, Canada: A 6-year-old girl was attacked and left permanently scarred by a jaguar at the Northwood Buffalo and Exotic Animal Ranch. Scientists filmed the huge 16.5ft "Jaws" near the holiday island before sharing the horrifying footage on social media. But, not the way some of you folks are thinking; a beloved family member (Jupiter, the white Bengal tiger) killed Chuck and then killed Joy. April 17, 1993 Little Rock, AR: A tiger performing with the Shrine Circus at the Barton Coliseum escaped, ran into the audience, and bit a 13-year-old girl. October 8, 1998 Newberry, FL: A tiger attacked and killed his trainer, Joy Holiday AKA Joy Guay, at the Holiday’s Cat Dancer facility. That would have made her 15 at the time of the mauling that sent a young man to the Bridgeport Hospital. For many, it's their first trip away from home - a rite of passage. The controversy that erupted around the series this week drew in contestant Rachael Kirkconnell, host Chris Harrison and former “Bachelorette” Rachel Lindsay. Baxter missed a turn and crashed into a ditch. March 22, 1994 Beech Grove, AR: A 150-pound declawed pet cougar escaped and attacked a 71-year-old year neighbor, inflicting deep bite wounds to the man’s shoulder and arm. The cat was killed to be tested by the Center for Disease Control. “He bit through my head, damaged my vertebra and my ear canal,” recalls Waldo, “The bottom third of my face was on my chest. Bostock and Wombwell’s was one of the most famous travelling menageries of the 19th century. Hearst Television participates in various affiliate marketing programs, which means we may get paid commissions on purchases made through our links to retailer sites. The trainer was treated for lacerations to his legs that required a one-month hospitalization. The girl had to undergo painful rabies treatment. Gay’s Lion Farm was home to all three of the famous MGM lions and began an era of terror and misery for lions in America. She was expected to remain hospitalized in fair condition for several days. May 6, 1996 Midlothian, TX: A 6-year-old girl suffered severe injuries to her head, neck, arms, back, and legs in an attack by a tiger, one of seven big cats on a breeding farm. One of the best and least-played Mario games is back — with meme-ready cats. The girl’s mother sued for $100,000 in damages. Then it started dragging her. The lion was shot and killed, but the trainer had already perished. A policeman shot and killed the animal with a submachine gun. January 3, 1994 Shanghai, China: After being forced to climb a ladder and jump through a hoop, a tiger in the Chinese circus grabbed his trainer puncturing two big holes in her neck. March 18, 1997 San Antonio, TX: A tiger escaped from a wildlife animal refuge, killing an ostrich and pawing a sheriff’s deputy before being tranquilized and recaptured. September 29, 1991 Jackson County, KS: A caged lion bit a man on the hand causing puncture wounds that required stitches after the man attempted to pet the lion at a Christmas tree farm. October 25, 1999 Great Plains, SD: A 4-year-old girl was injured after she was clawed by an African lynx at the Great Plains Zoo. walk. November 15, 1998 Chatham County, NC: A cougar mauled a volunteer with Carnivore Preservation Trust causing numerous bites and deep scratches. September 1995 Bloomington, IL: A man suffered a 3 inch gash to his hand when he attempted to pet a leopard at the Miller Park Zoo. A trap was set with a cage over the drain opening and Orenzo, ‘armed with a heavy revolved and accompanied by a boarhound’ approached the lion, firing two shots. 1999 Jacksonville, FL:A cougar bit a 19 month old child at the Catty Shack Ranch. The tiger lunged through the open door of a cage and attacked when the keeper bent down to pick up something. One day in 1937 the normally docile September 19, 1992 Tokyo, Japan: A lion escaped from a Bolshoi Circus cage in Tokyo and roamed loose for five hours before being gunned down with high-powered rifles. December 13, 1995 Beijing, China: A Chinese circus hand was killed by a tiger with whom he was “quite familiar.” The chained animal sprang at the man and sank his teeth into the man’s throat, causing fatal injuries. He made his debut in 1971, and he died in June 1976 after he escaped from his pen and was killed by an overdose of tranquilizer. The same trainer’s father was similarly attacked by a cougar during a “wild animal” show twelve years previous to his son’s attack. VIP Joyful Ticket in Monster Hunter World (MHW) Iceborne is a Master Rank Material.These useful parts are gathered and collected by Hunters in order to improve their Equipment and … During an April performance, another employee was bitten by a lion. May 7, 1997 Carrollton, PA: A tiger used in the Franzen Bros. May 1, 1990 San Francisco, CA: A zoo keeper was mauled by a leopard in front of school children at a San Francisco zoo. February 23, 1991 Melbourne, Australia: A drunken man was severely mauled after freeing four lions from their circus cage. Ron and Joy Holiday were childhood friends in Maine who bonded through ballet, and later, as a married couple, went on to showbiz success with an exotic tiger … April 29, 1997 Oklahoma City, OK: A leopard escaped from his cage killed a woman at an exotic animal “sanctuary.” Sheriff’s deputies shot and killed the leopard seven hours later when he was found along a road nearly a half-mile from Oak Hill Center for Rare and Endangered Species. Circus escaped from an unlocked cage during a performance. The animal inflicted puncture wounds to the boy’s throat and head. 1986 Jan 31 New Zealand:  A lioness on the loose in the Village Green at the Lakefront and armed police on top of buildings. The 400-lb. The lion was killed. “I crawled out and looked to see what had happened to Leo,” Jensen said in a 1927 newspaper article. Required fields are marked *. November 18, 1999 China: Four tigers mauled to death a driver at a safari park after he exited his bus to make a repair. Now it’s back with a cat roar. A volunteer at the facility, she reached in to pet the tiger, when he attacked. AN Aussie wildlife ranger, described by friends as "a young Steve Irwin", has been mauled to death by a shark on the first week of his dream job after the lad went for a swim with friends. It started in the 1830s and continued until 1932 when it was finally forced to sell its collection to London Zoo. Chief lion tamer Marcus Orenzo heard the lion’s roar, crawled through a manhole and began to pursue the animal. Katie spent more than a month in the hospital and underwent cosmetic surgery. November 8, 1998 Cut and Shoot, TX: Two “pet” tigers escaped their backyard cage and attacked a dog and a pig before being shot dead by police after charging pursuers. December 7, 1998 Doué-la-Fountaine, France: A 4-year-old boy was fatally mauled, and his father severely injured, by 2 jaguars who had escaped from their cage at the Doué-la-Fountaine Zoo south of Paris, France. 1919 Sept. 21, Los Angeles, CA: Lillian Harmon, 17, wanted to pose for a picture with Leo, a usually tame African lion who had appeared in many films. January 3, 1996 Calcutta, India: A tiger killed one man and mauled another at the Calcutta Zoo when they attempted to put a garland around his neck. February 8, 1998 Belfast, Ireland: A tiger escaped from his cage at the Belfast Zoo and attacked a keeper before being shot to death by police. June 18, 1990 Sidney, MT: A leopard in a petting zoo bit a 7-year-old boy. Inspired in part by the moody nostalgia of “The Kid Stays in the Picture” and the observational sensitivity brought to outsider culture by the Maysles brothers with “Grey Gardens,” Fishman’s film is a stretch-velvet quilt of archival footage hot-glued together by the outlandish and sentimental storytelling of Ron Holiday, the big cat act’s lone survivor. Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. A tiger from this same group was the one killed after attacking a cameraman in May 31, 1991 Mexico City, Mexico: A lion performing with Sur Americano circus leaped into the bleachers and pounced on a 7-year-old boy, biting his head and killing him. Ron and Joy Holiday cat dancers at their mansion home - Duration: 1:35. ronholiday 11,847 views. Holiday More . “I’m nervous … apprehensive,” Holiday said. December 19, 1990 Italy: A 65-year-old woman was mauled to death at an amusement park when a leopard she was feeding seized her by the neck and dragged her into the cage. food for several days near a bus station in a densely populated neighborhood outside Cairo. September 30, 1995 Indianapolis, IN: A lion being used by Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus bit off the index finger of a woman who put her hand in his cage kept in a staging area. They raised the tiger since it was 6 days old, The Gainesville Sun reported. Besides learning these basics, skimming through examples is also a … August 9, 1990 Sturgis, SD: A 5-year-old girl was mauled by a leopard who was restrained by a small chain on a box in Engessor’s Endangered Species traveling act.