Escaped tiger kills man at S.F. Zoo

[obie7661]

http://www.latimes.com/la-me-tiger26dec26,0,744512.story

[DAWGH8R]

Probably in retaliation for the tiger in a China zoo that was beheaded and skinned.

[MTigers006]

Dawg, care to fill us in more on that?

What a tragedy on both parts.

[massillon catholic]

I'm always amazed by people who are shocked that someone was killed by a WILD ANIMAL. Just like the people that were shocked when the guy from Australia was killed by a stingray that he was messing with.:wall:

[MTigers006]

His name was Steve Irwin. He wasn't messing with it he was filming a documentary called Ocean's Deadliest. He was "stung" with the barb when he inadvertly swam over the sting ray.
The Story:

http://www.cnn.com/2006/SHOWBIZ/TV/09/04/australia.irwin/index.html

[massillon catholic]

He wasn't messing with it he was filming a documentary called Ocean's Deadliest.]

You made my point!

[MTigers006]

He didnt touch the sting ray. In fact Sting rays were not even what they was studying and the whole point is that WE are the ocean's deadliest predator. MAN, US.

Back to subject. I dont know why the cat snapped. Wild animals dont belong in cages anyways. Im very sorry a person was killed and two hurt.

[The Voice]

I guess that proves that Tigers really are bad asses!

tv T.I.G............................................. ..............G U L P !!!!!!!!!!!!

[obie7661]

http://www.dispatch.com/live/content/national_world/stories/2007/12/26/tiger.html?sid=101

Did fatal tiger escape have human help?

Jack Hanna doubts tiger jumped out on its own; San Francisco police open criminal investigation

[DAWGH8R]

Dawg, care to fill us in more on that?

What a tragedy on both parts.


Happened on Sunday. Here's the link:

http://www.reuters.com/article/worldNews/idUSPEK22332320071223?feedType=RSS&feedName=worldNews

[MUCSteelers5xSuperChamp]

The Voice,

Tigers are carnivorous animals highly feared because of their vaunted killer instinct. I know at any given time people can get taken out by one if they are not careful.

[obie7661]

Zoo director says tiger wall was low

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20071228/ap_on_re_us/tiger_escapes;_ylt=AgDYo6LOw2mY5LV1LJohRxlvzwcF

[Submariner]

The general public for some reason still thinks that nothing can happen to them: The year after Sea World left Cleveland, they put in an animal park which included a Tiger Exhibit. There were numerous tigers and tiger cubs. The trainer came out before the show started and told the crowd especially the parents to make sure their kids did not move or make any sudden movements, because the the young cubs loose their concentration and will react. Sure enough, some girl ran by the cage, while the trainers were doing an act with the tiger cubs. The cubs lost interest and basicall "pin-pointed the girl out and made a bee-line for her in a snap! I was impressed with their basic instinct, the girl was horrified, the parents embarrassed and the trainers mad at the parents (which they should have been!). People don't listen! Well those people got a lesson that day!

For human stupidity, animals have to pay the price with their lives or captivity. The proper way to do this is not a zoo, but a safari. I won't get into money and bringing the mountain to whomever etc. But these animals are dangerous, cute, but dangerous and instincts in them that won't be broken-tamed, but not broken. You want to see them? Go to where they live and stay in the vehicle supplied by the safari reserve, take pictures etc. The tiger in San Fransisco did not have to die. It makes sense that someone had to have let him out. If there is an investigation going on, then this will come out......

[MTigers006]

Excellent points Submariner. This Tiger and unfortunitly a guest lost thier lives as well as two with serious injuries because of human stupidity. Well said.

[massillon catholic]

Somewhere along the line people forget these are WILD ANIMALS!

[Obie Wan]

Information seems to trickling out that this was karmic justice: 3 guys taunting the tiger and they got theirs. Steep price to pay for being an idiot, I guess -- but it's hard to be sympathetic for the truly stupid.

[massillon catholic]

Information seems to trickling out that this was karmic justice: 3 guys taunting the tiger and they got theirs. Steep price to pay for being an idiot, I guess -- but it's hard to be sympathetic for the truly stupid.


No sympathy here.

[CarlE]

Information seems to trickling out that this was karmic justice: 3 guys taunting the tiger and they got theirs. Steep price to pay for being an idiot, I guess -- but it's hard to be sympathetic for the truly stupid.

I'm on the tiger's side.

[MTigers006]

I can't believe im saying this, But I agree 110% with CarlE. Im siding with the Tiger. Unfortunitly the Tiger paid the price for someone elses stupidity.

[massillon catholic]

I can't believe im saying this, But I agree 110% with CarlE. Im siding with the Tiger.


You are finally showing some resemblence of common sense.

[MTigers006]

Tigers ARE my favorite animal for personal and obvious reasons. :smile:
They are powerful, silent, ruthless hunters, and beautiful. As with all animals they do NOT belong in cages. They belong in thier natural habitat, but because of man and our destructive ways this sometimes is not possible. One thing I love is animals and conservation. I hope you guys dont hate me because of that. But Tigers (once 100,000 plus now numbering less than 5,000. Some species of Tigers gone forever.) and other species of animals deerve to be protected, live free in thier natural habitat, and enjoyed for generations. Unfortunitly these things can and will happen in captivity exspecially when taunted by stupid, ignorant people like these three teens. Im sad to say excluding the Tiger. You play with fire, Your gonna get burned. You guys can call me Jack Hanna or whatever name you see fit, but hopefully this is a subject we or some of us can agree on.

[obie7661]

Police: Tiger victim died trying to save friend

http://www.dispatch.com/live/content/local_news/stories/2007/12/28/tiger.html?sid=101