Naples Zoo tiger 'ATTACKED patient who was injured and had to be airlifted to hospital' in terrifying encounter

A PATIENT was airlifted to Lee Memorial Hospital after being attacked by a tiger at Naples Zoo.

It is unknown what the extent of the person’s injuries is nor what their condition is.

Collier County deputies are responding to the incident at the zoo and said there is an ongoing investigation with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.

This is an isolated incident, authorities said. There is no threat to the public.

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