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  • Tiger attack costs Ontario game park $2.5-million

    01/28/2005 4:57:00 PM PST · by Ellesu · 37 replies · 821+ views
    keralanext.com ^ | 01/28/05
    A former exotic dancer and her ex-boyfriend who were mauled by a Bengal tiger nearly nine years ago have been awarded more than $2.5-million from African Lion Safari. Madam Justice Jean MacFarland yesterday rejected claims that David Balac, 31, and Jennifer-Anne Cowles, 28, ignored posted signs at the game park warning visitors not to feed the animals and to keep their car windows rolled up. Judge MacFarland found the Rockton, Ont., park strictly liable and awarded Mr. Balac $1.7-million and Ms. Cowles $813,000. "There is no question . . . that tigers are dangerous, unpredictable, wild predators. Persons who display...