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PETA wants records of tiger attack on Roy

by Adam Finley, posted May 23rd 2006 1:07PM

roy hornRoy Horn, half of the famous magic duo Siegfried and Roy, was performing in Las Vegas in 2003 when a white Bengal tiger shot him in the head. Wait, sorry, actually the tiger bit him. The attack, thankfully, did not kill Horn, but it ended the long-running show and left him partially paralyzed. Three years later, you may have thought you'd heard the last of it, but now PETA has filed a federal lawsuit demanding records compiled by the USDA concerning alleged violations of the Animal Welfare Act. USDA claims releasing the records would violate the privacy of witnesses, but PETA claims USDA has no choice under the Freedom of Information Act. The USDA issued its final report last year, citing no official reason for why the animal attacked. You know, except for the fact it's a freakin'  tiger.

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The tiger should be given the Congressional medal of honor for finally ending the show.

May 23 2006 at 1:49 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Tammy

Well Roy says the tiger felt he was being harmed or something and was taking him back to be protected. Just like they would their own cubs. Grab it by the neck and take it to safety. This was a natural instinct for the animal and that's why he doesn't blame him for his actions. So what does PETA think happened? The Tiger was being harmed and after many years finally decided that was the time to attack back? If it wasn't for the fact that S&R had been doing this act for many years and worked with tigers so many times, you would think the tigers would have attacked sooner and not on stage.

Just seems silly for PETA to think there is some hidden conspiracy going on. Well it is free publicity for PETA now isn't it.

May 23 2006 at 1:16 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply

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