Guest guest Posted February 4, 2002 Report Share Posted February 4, 2002 Woman mauled by tiger http://www.news.com.au/common/story_page/0,4057,3710884%255E1702,00.html From AP 04feb02 A WOMAN has been attacked and bitten on the head by a 337kg tiger while painting part of a compound at a private animal preserve in the US. Carol Pistilli, 58, was taken to hospital in critical condition with a skull fracture after the attack. She was listed in stable condition today. Pistilli was helping animal owner Steve Sipek prepare for a photo shoot at his Florida compound, her husband Michael said. Sipek, a former actor who played Tarzan-like characters in Spanish language movies from 1968 to 1970, has taken in 52 animals over a 32-year period, allowing the animals to roam around his home. The property is barricaded with an iron gate and tall concrete walls. The four-year-old declawed tiger, named Bobo, was feeding on some steaks when Pistilli entered the area and was attacked, Sipek said. He said he and Michael Pistilli heard her scream and he was able to get the tiger to back down so they could reach her. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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