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Man jumped barrier fence before being attacked by tiger at Florida zoo, FWC report shows

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NAPLES, Fla. - A tiger at the Naples Zoo was killed and an employee of the zoo's cleaning company nearly lost his arm after the man apparently jumped a safety barrier and stuck his arm through the internal fence in the tiger's enclosure, according to a newly released report from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.The tiger attacked, taking hold of the man's arm.

He was able to call 911 during the attack and the responding deputy fired one shot, which later resulted in the death of the 8-year-old, male Malayan tiger named Eko.According to a 53-page document released by FWC, the incident happened around 7 p.m., after the zoo closed, on December 29.

A sergeant with the Collier County Sheriff's Office responded to the 911 call made by 26-year-old Anthony Robert "River" Rosenquist, of Naples, and found the man with his arm through a chain link fence, still being attacked by the tiger.Officers stand over the body of The tiger released its grip after the sergeant fired a single shot at the animal.

The tiger died a short time later.PREVIOUS: Florida deputies: Tiger shot, killed following attack after man entered 'unauthorized area' near enclosureRosenquist was flown to the hospital, where he underwent surgery.

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