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November 21, 1833
Martinsburg Gazette
Martinsburg, Berkeley County, West Virginia
What is this article about?
A tiger keeper from a menagerie exhibited in Hamden was torn apart and devoured by the animals in a town near New Haven, Connecticut, after habitually entering their cage despite previous close calls.
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From the Hamden Whig
A Man Devoured by Tigers—It is stated that the keeper of the tigers, belonging to the extensive menagerie which was exhibited in this town a few months since, was torn to pieces, and literally eaten up a few days since, in a town near New Haven, Connecticut. He had been in the habit of entering their cage, and did so several times while they were here, at the evident hazard of his life. The day before he was killed, having entered their cage as usual, the tigers prevented his getting out for several hours, and he was only rescued by his administering to them stupifying articles in their food. The following day, the fool hardy individual again entered their cage, when they fell upon him and instantly tore him to pieces.
A Man Devoured by Tigers—It is stated that the keeper of the tigers, belonging to the extensive menagerie which was exhibited in this town a few months since, was torn to pieces, and literally eaten up a few days since, in a town near New Haven, Connecticut. He had been in the habit of entering their cage, and did so several times while they were here, at the evident hazard of his life. The day before he was killed, having entered their cage as usual, the tigers prevented his getting out for several hours, and he was only rescued by his administering to them stupifying articles in their food. The following day, the fool hardy individual again entered their cage, when they fell upon him and instantly tore him to pieces.
What sub-type of article is it?
Extraordinary Event
Curiosity
Tragedy
What themes does it cover?
Misfortune
Tragedy
What keywords are associated?
Tiger Attack
Menagerie Keeper
Fatal Mauling
Animal Cage
New Haven
What entities or persons were involved?
Keeper Of The Tigers
Where did it happen?
A Town Near New Haven, Connecticut
Story Details
Key Persons
Keeper Of The Tigers
Location
A Town Near New Haven, Connecticut
Event Date
A Few Days Since
Story Details
The tiger keeper entered the cage habitually, was trapped the day before and escaped by drugging the tigers, but was mauled and eaten the next day.