They interviewed the other tigers and animals who saw it happen.
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Police searched the zoo to ensure there were no others injured and no more animals out of their cages after the Christmas day attack in which the 300-pound tiger, Tatiana, escaped its cage.
One witness said at least one of the victims had provoked the tiger, which had been out of its cage an estimated 15 to 20 minutes, police said. Tatiana also ripped the flesh off a zookeeper's arm just before Christmas 2006.
S. F. tiger used jumping ability to escape
Officials have now confirmed that the tiger, which escaped from its moated area earlier this week in the San Francisco Zoo, jumped its way out. "Tigers have great leaping ability and I think many people don't realize that or often forget it," said Jim Leroy, tiger jumping and footing expert of the Bay Area. After escaping the giant cat went on a rampage killing one zoo visitor and critically injuring two others.
One zoo official expressed surprise,"Now we know that tigers can jump. Before this incident we only thought they could and now we know they can." Some believe for years that the cat had been very deceptive in its jumping skills to make the zookeepers let their guards down. This particular tiger failed several jumping tests that were administered throughout the year. "The tiger couldn't even jump a car," said zookeeper Darryl Ventin.
Officials have now confirmed that the tiger, which escaped from its moated area earlier this week in the San Francisco Zoo, jumped its way out. "Tigers have great leaping ability and I think many people don't realize that or often forget it," said Jim Leroy, tiger jumping and footing expert of the Bay Area. After escaping the giant cat went on a rampage killing one zoo visitor and critically injuring two others.
One zoo official expressed surprise,"Now we know that tigers can jump. Before this incident we only thought they could and now we know they can." Some believe for years that the cat had been very deceptive in its jumping skills to make the zookeepers let their guards down. This particular tiger failed several jumping tests that were administered throughout the year. "The tiger couldn't even jump a car," said zookeeper Darryl Ventin.
SF Zoo Tiger Attack "Victim" Goes to Prison
You'll recall the tiger attack that occurred last Christmas at the San Francisco Zoo. In it, Paul Dhaliwal and his older brother Kulbir, along with their friend Carlos Sousa Jr., were attacked by a tiger who escaped from her enclosure.
Sousa was fatally mauled.
Since then, there have been allegations that the brothers and Sousa taunted the tiger before the attack, although it was also revealed that the zoo's fence was lower than the recommended height.
Of course, please note the word "recommended." Even if it was too low, there isn't a legal requirement for height, just a recommendation. This, plus the alleged taunting, as well as the legal problems of both Paul Kulbir, are why the word victim appears in quotes.
Despite this, of course, the brothers have sued.
Well, if Paul is going to enjoy his money (assuming they win or settle), it will be in prison.
He has been sentenced to 16 months in prison for violating probation in a felony reckless driving case.
He was arrested in March for shoplifting.
You'll recall the tiger attack that occurred last Christmas at the San Francisco Zoo. In it, Paul Dhaliwal and his older brother Kulbir, along with their friend Carlos Sousa Jr., were attacked by a tiger who escaped from her enclosure.
Sousa was fatally mauled.
Since then, there have been allegations that the brothers and Sousa taunted the tiger before the attack, although it was also revealed that the zoo's fence was lower than the recommended height.
Of course, please note the word "recommended." Even if it was too low, there isn't a legal requirement for height, just a recommendation. This, plus the alleged taunting, as well as the legal problems of both Paul Kulbir, are why the word victim appears in quotes.
Despite this, of course, the brothers have sued.
Well, if Paul is going to enjoy his money (assuming they win or settle), it will be in prison.
He has been sentenced to 16 months in prison for violating probation in a felony reckless driving case.
He was arrested in March for shoplifting.
