Tigers can make adorable costumes and Beanie Babies. However, their real-life counterparts are not as friendly, as one woman unfortunately discovered on Halloween.
Jacqueline Eide, 33, crept past the security at Henry Doorly Zoo in Omaha, Nebraska, on Saturday night, apparently with the intent of petting a three-legged tiger. When she reached into its cage, the tiger bit Eide's hand, causing “severe trauma," according to Omaha police. She may lose parts of her fingers on her left hand.
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Eide was taken to Creighton University Medical Center; police who later arrived at the hospital reported that Eide was "aggressive toward staff" and "showed signs of intoxication of alcohol and/or drug."
Eide has a past history of DUIs, reprorted CNN affiliate KETV.
We've been made aware of an injury that occurred Halloween night. An investigation is underway. From @OmahaPolice: pic.twitter.com/zHOFCTSuGk
— Omaha's Zoo (@OmahaZoo) November 1, 2015
"Just in case you had any doubt... If you pet a tiger you will most likely get bitten," the police department posted on Facebook.