Tiger at Big Cat Rescue nearly rips volunteer’s arm off

Big Cat Rescue CEO Carole Baskin, of Tiger King fame, confirmed to the press that a tiger bit and then attempted to rip off the arm of a volunteer.

• The incident occurred as a group of volunteers were trying to transport the tiger, Kimba. 

• Volunteers quickly applied a tourniquet to the victim, which saved her arm. 

Just a few days ago, the House voted in favor of a bill to end the practice of raising big cats. However, Big Cat Rescue is considered a sanctuary and will still be allowed to keep all of their animals. 

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Florida man chases and shoots burglar as he begged for his life 

Earlier this week, Corthoris Jenkins’ home was broken into by a suspected burglar. Rather than calling the police, Jenkins chased the suspect down the road and shot him multiple times with his rifle.

• According to the police, the man was on his knees, begging for Jenkins to spare his life. 

• Jenkins was charged with first-degree murder, but will most likely rely on Florida’s Stand Your Ground law to evade prosecution. 

The burglar is in the hospital facing severe injuries. 

Thieves who stole millions worth of TVs captured

A crime ring that had stolen over $3.6 million worth of TVs from Walmarts across the South was broken up this week. 

• According to the Polk County Sheriff, the group would buy new televisions at various Walmarts, remove the new TVs and replace them with salvaged ones. 

• Then, they would return them for cash and resell the stolen televisions.

The group stole over $150,000 from Walmarts in Florida alone.

Big cat safety bill survives the House

This week, the House of Representatives voted in favor of the Big Cat Safety Act, which would wipe away private ownership of big cats and cub-petting venues. 

• Local advocates have decried the Florida businesses that raise lions and tigers, saying they are the leading cause of the overpopulation of big cats in captivity.

• Zoos and other sanctuaries would still be allowed to keep and raise big cats.

After the Netflix series Tiger King was released in March, many state bills related to big cat exploitation have been met with remarkable success. 

Local restaurant vows to take down offensive Hindu sign 

For years, a sign that depicts a two-headed gator on the body of the Hindu god Ganesh has stood in front of Tampa’s Nebraska Mini Mart.

• However, after the company posted the sign online, a number of commentators called out the restaurant for “cultural appropriation.”

Now Nebraska Mini Mart has said it will take down the sign and get rid of any promotional material associated with the two-headed gator Ganesh.