1980 Press Photo John Aspinall With Pet Tiger

Second keeper killed by a tiger at Aspinall Zoo: For the second time in a month a keeper at Howletta Zoo, Kent, run by former Mayfair gambler, John Aspinall, has been killed by a tiger. He was Mr Bob Wilson who was working with to other keepers in a compound when the same Tigeress which killed Mr Stocke , jumped a 20-foot high fence attacking Mr Wilson Bitting his neck, killing him instantly. The tigeress was later shot by Mr Aspinall. Photo shows John Aspinall with one of his pet tigers.

Photo measures 10 x 8 inches.

Photo is dated 09-09-1980.

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