New charges filed against woman bitten by tiger at Omaha zoo

[Omaha Steve]

Source: Omaha World Herald

By Emerson Clarridge

The interim Omaha city prosecutor has filed two new charges against a woman who was bitten by a tiger in early November as she allegedly trespassed at the city’s zoo.

One of the charges, criminal mischief, suggests that the prosecutor believes Jacqueline Eide, 33, caused between $1,500 and $5,000 in damage to property of the Henry Doorly Zoo & Aquarium, early on Nov 1.

Police and zoo security personnel have not said where and how they believe Eide and a boy entered the property. Their adventure does not appear to have been captured on surveillance cameras, police have said.

Eide, whose hand was bitten when she reached into a cage to pet a tiger, police said, also was charged this week with contributing to the delinquency of a child on Nov. 1.

FULL story at link. Original LBN story: Woman's hand severely injured after she reaches into cage to pet tiger at Henry Doorly Zoo: http://www.democraticunderground.com/10141248533


KENT SIEVERS/THE WORLD HERALD
Zoo officials believe Jacqueline Eide was bitten by an 18-year-old Malayan tiger, Mai.

Read more: http://www.omaha.com/news/crime/new-charges-filed-against-woman-bitten-by-tiger-at-omaha/article_abffceca-e154-5db1-9c17-3fc4b760dbad.html

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[RushIsRot]

1. Softly but sweetly Darwin is calling...

[AlbertCat]

2. Eide, whose hand was bitten when she reached into a cage to pet a tiger

ALLLLL-RIGHTY THEN!

[Dropletto]

3. It is not wise to pet a tiger

In my opinion.

[question everything]

4. Please tell me that the tiger is still alive

Many so called experts kill these animals because they've "tasted" humans...

[Omaha Steve]

5. She is fine

https://www.facebook.com/OmahaZoo/photos/a.114287910850.126629.8816425850/10153610372100851/

Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium Thank you everyone for your concerns about Mai, our Malayan tiger. Mai will remain on display as normal and go about life as usual. No action will be taken against her.

[Skittles]

9. aw she is a beaut

[Marrah_G]

7. Tigers are so endangered that every one is vital for the gene pool

I think a tiger in a legitimate zoo would have to do something extreme to be put down.

[MisterP]

6. clearly not SF ...

[keithbvadu2]

8. "and showing signs of intoxication"

Well, ain't that a shocker?!?!