Florida Man Tries To Pet Tiger, Gets Attacked, Tiger Killed

A tiger was killed at the Naples Zoo in Florida.

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The Malayan tiger, named Eko, was 8 years old.

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It was given to the Florida zoo in 2020 after previously living in Seattle.

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Malayan tigers are a critically endangered species with only 200 left in the wild.

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A janitor who did not work for the zoo reached in the enclosure.

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Reports say he was trying to either pet or feed Eko.

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Eko grabbed the man's arm and attempted to pull him into its enclosure.

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When Eko would not release the man, deputies fatally shot the tiger.

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The man was airlifted to the hospital and is reported to be in serious condition.

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