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Carole Baskin planning to sell Big Cat Rescue, move animals to larger Arkansas refuge
Read full article: Carole Baskin planning to sell Big Cat Rescue, move animals to larger Arkansas refugeCarole Baskin’s Big Cat Rescue sanctuary is not going to be what it once was in the Netflix documentaries, as it is merging with a wildlife refuge based in Arkansas.
Woman nearly loses arm at Carole Baskin’s Big Cat Rescue in Florida
Read full article: Woman nearly loses arm at Carole Baskin’s Big Cat Rescue in FloridaA female volunteer who regularly feeds big cats was bitten and seriously injured by a tiger Thursday morning at Carole Baskin’s Big Cat Rescue sanctuary in Florida, which was made famous by the Netflix series “Tiger King,” officials said. In this 2018 photo provided by Big Cat Rescue, volunteer Candy Couser smiles before feeding big cats at Carole Baskin’s Big Cat Rescue sanctuary near Tampa, Fla. Couser, who regularly feeds big cats was bitten and seriously injured by a tiger Thursday morning, Dec. 3, 2020, at the sanctuary, which was made famous by the Netflix series “Tiger King,” officials said. (Big Cat Rescue via AP) (Big Cat Rescue)“This is our universal signal NOT to open a gate” without assistance, Baskin said. Couser was taken to a hospital for treatment of serious injuries after staff and other volunteers at Big Cat Rescue sought to stop the bleeding, Baskin said. The incident came the same day the U.S. House is to vote on a bill, the Big Cat Public Safety Act, championed by Baskin that would ban handling of big cat cubs and personal possession of them in places such as backyards.
Florida sheriff seeking tips in 'Tiger King' mystery
Read full article: Florida sheriff seeking tips in 'Tiger King' mysteryChronister posted that the popularity of the seven-part documentary made it a good time to ask for new leads in Lewis' 1997 disappearance. For those who aren't up to speed, here's a primer: Carole Baskin is the owner of Big Cat Rescue in Tampa, Florida. Tiger King, the documentary, is about Joseph Maldonado-Passage, also known as “Joe Exotic," a former Oklahoma zookeeper who loves guns, younger men, and big cats. He was convicted of trying to hire someone to kill Baskin, who had tried to shut him down, accusing the Oklahoma zoo of abusing animals and selling big cat cubs. Since the show was released, speculation about Baskin and Lewis has run rampant — and Hillsborough County Sheriff Chad Chronister wants to take advantage of all the attention.