[Eagles Talon IV]

It is very sad the animal was destroyed. Most likely if the photographer was using a flash, that is the reason for the attack. If an animal becomes frightened and is also restrained as this one was then they will attack. This is true with virtually any animal. If the ability to escape a perceived danger, such as another dog or even a small child running at them to pet them, is taken away then the only recourse left the animal is to attack in order to defend itself.

If any of you are walking your dog and another dog who is loose decides to come over to check you and your dog out, the smart thing to do is to drop the leash unless you can get your dog inside or otherwise physically separated from the other animal (unknown animal I should have specified)

[spectre]

The reason for the attack is that the girl was straddling atop of the Tiger like riding a horse, when the animal turned it's head to look at her, she then SCREAMED and frightened the Tiger, so he attacked.

The Tiger's owner was a long time friend of her family.

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