Still Waters Posted September 21, 2012 #1 Share Posted September 21, 2012 A man jumped out of the Bronx Zoo's monorail into the tiger exhibit Friday afternoon, where he was badly mauled by one of the big cats before zoo employees rescued him using fire extinguishers, zoo officials said. The man, believed to be around 25, severely injured his leg and foot in the attack, which happened just before 3:30 p.m., sources tell NBC 4 New York. He also has deep cuts to the back. Once the tiger backed away, the man was instructed to roll under a hot wire to safety, said Bronx Zoo Director Jim Breheny in a statement. The keepers then called the tiger into its exhibit holding area and secured him there, Breheny said. http://usnews.nbcnew...dly-mauled?lite Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockabyeBillie Posted September 21, 2012 #2 Share Posted September 21, 2012 But.. why did he jump in there in the first place? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Mule Posted September 21, 2012 #3 Share Posted September 21, 2012 But.. why did he jump in there in the first place? You've never had that urge???? A few weeks ago I took my grandies to the zoo and the rhino was sitting in the water doing nothing. I really really wanted to jump in there and go pet him...I was actually scoping out the escape root. Only one fence to climb to safety.....fortunately it was about that time I realized that mules cant climb.... 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+OverSword Posted September 21, 2012 #4 Share Posted September 21, 2012 What the heck? People do some stupid things that's for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buckskin scout Posted September 21, 2012 #5 Share Posted September 21, 2012 He is lucky he isnt dead. What a stupid thing to do... this dude is off to the psych ward for further evaluations no doubt. As beautiful and huggable a tiger may appear to be one never forgets this is an apex predator and the mightiest big cat alive today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashotep Posted September 22, 2012 #6 Share Posted September 22, 2012 (edited) Must of had a death wish. Then had second thoughts after he was being mauled. Edited September 22, 2012 by Hilander 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simbi Laveau Posted September 22, 2012 #7 Share Posted September 22, 2012 The tigers there just had cubs I believe .It's a big attraction right now . Makes me wonder what motivated him .... As long as they don't hurt the tiger .It wasn't the tigers fault . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bling Posted September 23, 2012 #8 Share Posted September 23, 2012 I want to see pictures....sorry but I'm sick like that 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DKO Posted September 23, 2012 #9 Share Posted September 23, 2012 What an idiot. Ruined it for zoo owners. They will probably have to put in a lot of preventions to stop this happening again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grandpa Greenman Posted September 23, 2012 #10 Share Posted September 23, 2012 On the news they said he wanted to be one with the tiger. He almost was, in the tigers belly. I am glad the tiger is ok. There is no way to idiot proof everything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BiffSplitkins Posted September 24, 2012 #11 Share Posted September 24, 2012 The tigers there just had cubs I believe .It's a big attraction right now . Makes me wonder what motivated him .... As long as they don't hurt the tiger .It wasn't the tigers fault . I heard the mother tiger had three cubs. This man clearly defined stupidity at it's best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hasina Posted September 24, 2012 #12 Share Posted September 24, 2012 He's on the level of moron's who think it's okay to own a wild animal as a pet and who think Taco Bell is Mexican food. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mantis914 Posted September 24, 2012 #13 Share Posted September 24, 2012 He's on the level of moron's who think it's okay to own a wild animal as a pet and who think Taco Bell is Mexican food. Indeed, Dorito flavored Tacos??? People sure are doing some idiotic things these days. It almost makes you think there actually is a evil spirit/scientist that is getting into people's heads saying, "Go on and do it, it's fun!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReaperS_ParadoX Posted September 24, 2012 #14 Share Posted September 24, 2012 Indeed, Dorito flavored Tacos??? People sure are doing some idiotic things these days. It almost makes you think there actually is a evil spirit/scientist that is getting into people's heads saying, "Go on and do it, it's fun!" Hey I like those Dorito tacos, but they better not kill that tiger because of some dumbass thinking its okay to approach a wild animal 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now