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Posted: 2022-03-23T12:02:46Z | Updated: 2022-03-23T12:02:46Z

OCHOPEE, Fla. (AP) A tiger mauled a worker Tuesday afternoon at a Florida airboat attraction, officials said.

The attack occurred at Wootens Everglades Airboat Tours in Ochopee, according to the Collier County Sheriffs Office . According to Wootens website, the attraction includes an animal sanctuary that features two tigers, two lions, otters, turtles, crocodiles and alligators.

A caretaker was feeding a tiger in its enclosure when another worker who wasnt authorized to be with the tiger entered the enclosure, deputies said.

The tiger attacked the 50-year-old man and caused injuries to both of his arms, officials said. The man was transported to a hospital. Officials didnt immediately disclose his condition.

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The tigers caretaker was able to safely contain the big cat, officials said. The tiger was not injured.

In December, a custodial worker was mauled by a tiger at Naples Zoo at Caribbean Gardens after entering an unauthorized area. A Collier County deputy shot the animal as its jaw were wrapped around the mans arm.