New Jersey Woman Climbs Over Bridgeton Zoo Fence to Touch Bengal Tiger, Nearly Gets Bitten; Charged With Trespassing After Video Goes Viral
A 24-year-old woman from New Jersey was charged with trespassing after a dangerous encounter with a Bengal tiger at the Cohanzick Zoo in Bridgeton. On August 20, Zyair Dennis was caught on camera climbing over a wooden barrier and taunting the tiger by sticking her hand through holes in a wire fence.
A 24-year-old woman from New Jersey was charged with trespassing after a dangerous encounter with a Bengal tiger at the Cohanzick Zoo in Bridgeton. On August 20, Zyair Dennis was caught on camera climbing over a wooden barrier and taunting the tiger by sticking her hand through holes in a wire fence. Video footage, shared by the Bridgeton Police Department, shows the tiger pacing before lunging at her hand, nearly biting it. The woman quickly pulled her hand back and stood frozen before retreating to the walking path. The video, which has gone viral, sparked outrage and concern over the disregard for safety protocols. Dennis has been cited for two city ordinances in addition to the trespassing charge. Fortunately, she escaped without injury, but authorities warn that her actions could have left her in hospital. UK: Dentists Perform Root Canal on 170 Kg Male Tiger in Hampshire Zoo, Pics Surfaces.
Woman Climbs Over Zoo Fence to Touch Tiger
BREAKING: 🔥 Bridgeton Police Seek to Identify Woman Who Climbed Fence at Cohanzick Zoo's Tiger Enclosure
The Bridgeton Police Department in New Jersey is searching for a woman who climbed over the wooden fence at the tiger enclosure in Cohanzick Zoo. The visitor dangerously put… pic.twitter.com/LTxSZhq9GN
— Kristy Tallman (@KristyTallman) August 22, 2024
Charged With TrespassingÂ
UPDATE : Police ID’d the person in the video - Zyair J. Dennis, 24, of Millville, is facing one count of Defiant Trespassing. She also allegedly tried to gain access to the Bear enclosure. https://t.co/tsZ4pzwbth
— Annie McCormick (@6abcAnnie) August 26, 2024
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