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In 2011, the small town of Zanesville, Ohio became the center of one of the most shocking animal incidents in American history. After exotic animal owner Terry Thompson released 49 wild animals from his private collection, including lions, tigers, bears, wolves, and cougars, authorities faced an impossible decision to protect the public. Subscribe to Our World: bit.ly/3xnPuGL
In 2011, 49 dangerous animals including tigers, lions and bears roamed free in Ohio. The ensuing bloodbath hit headlines across the world.
This film was first broadcast: 25 Jan 2013
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In 2011, the small town of Zanesville, Ohio became the center of one of the most shocking animal incidents in American history. After exotic animal owner Terry Thompson released 49 wild animals from his private collection, including lions, tigers, bears, wolves, and cougars, authorities faced an impossible decision to protect the public. Subscribe to Our World: bit.ly/3xnPuGL
In 2011, 49 dangerous animals including tigers, lions and bears roamed free in Ohio. The ensuing bloodbath hit headlines across the world.
This film was first broadcast: 25 Jan 2013
Watch More Documentaries
True Lives - bit.ly/3A8xRMJ
Our History - bit.ly/3rUpdhL
Our World - bit.ly/3ftuckM
Our Stories - bit.ly/3ynfFyk
Our Taste - bit.ly/3OZoDcV
Explore Our World and watch some of the most successful nature documentary series about the environment and the wonders and dangers nature has to offer. We will be posting some of the longest-running and most successful nature documentary series, revealing the trials and tribulations of life on Earth and often for the first time, the secrets of the natural world in all its wonder.
Content distributed by ITV Studios.
#exoticpets #wildlife #animaldocumentary
