Boy Critically Injured in Mauling by Tiger, Lion
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A 10-year-old boy was attacked and critically injured by a tiger and a lion that were among a dozen large animals kept by a businessman, authorities said.
Russell LaLa of Royalton was injured Wednesday when he and his father visited Chuck Mock, who authorities say owns 11 large cats and a bear. The boy was in critical condition at a Minneapolis hospital.
Authorities said Mock opened the door of a cage and a tiger pushed its way out to attack the boy. While the owner was pulling off the tiger, a lion bit Russell, Morrison County Sheriff Michel Wetzel said.
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