When Animals Attack!
Feb. 25 2010, Published 4:13 a.m. ET
When Animals Attack!
1. Florida SeaWorld staffer Dawn Brancheau was killed by 12,000-pound Tilikum on Wednesday. Brancheau's mom told RadarOnline.com that her "daughter died doing what she loved".
Florida SeaWorld staffer Dawn Brancheau was killed by 12,000-pound
Tilikum on Wednesday. Brancheau's mom told RadarOnline.com that her
"daughter died doing what she loved".
2. 56-year-old Charla Nash was left with no eyes, mouth, eyelids and nose after the attack by a 14-year-old "pet" chimp in Stamford, Connecticut.
56-year-old Charla Nash was left with no eyes, mouth, eyelids and nose
after the attack by a 14-year-old "pet" chimp in Stamford, Connecticut.
3. Male model Fabio took a severe bruising to his pride, and his nose, when he was hit in the face by a wild goose during an amusement park ride.
Male model Fabio took a severe bruising to his pride, and his nose,
when he was hit in the face by a wild goose during an amusement park ride.
4. Vegas illusionist and showman Roy Horn was mauled to near death by Montecore, a beautiful 380-pound tiger he had spent years training by hand.
Vegas illusionist and showman Roy Horn was mauled to near death
by Montecore, a beautiful 380-pound tiger he had spent years training by
hand.
5. Bethany Hamilton has made an inspiring recovery following the loss of an arm due to a shark attack. Her story is currently being made into a Hollywood movie.
Bethany Hamilton has made an inspiring recovery following the loss of
an arm due to a shark attack. Her story is currently being made into a
Hollywood movie.
6. Ving Rhames' four dogs, including mastiffs and an English Bulldog were removed by Animal Control after they mauled to death an employee of the actor.
Ving Rhames' four dogs, including mastiffs and an English Bulldog were
removed by Animal Control after they mauled to death an employee of the
actor.
7. Steve Irwin died doing what he loved best, interacting with wild animals.
Steve Irwin died doing what he loved best, interacting with wild
animals.
8. Carlos Sousa Jr. lost his life during what should of been a fun filled day at the zoo. Sousa was mauled to death by a tiger, and his two friends were badly injured.
Carlos Sousa Jr. lost his life during what should of been a fun
filled day at the zoo. Sousa was mauled to death by a tiger, and his two
friends were badly injured.
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9. Timothy Treadwell's death at the claws of one, possibly two wild grizzly bears became the subject of a 2005 documentary film by Werner Herzog titled Grizzly Man.
Timothy Treadwell's death at the claws of one, possibly two wild
grizzly bears became the subject of a 2005 documentary film by Werner Herzog
titled Grizzly Man.
10. Ryan Seacrest thankfully lived to tell the tale following his painful encounter with a shark in Mexico.
Ryan Seacrest thankfully lived to tell the tale following his painful
encounter with a shark in Mexico.
