Alarming Video: NJ Woman's Hand Nearly Chewed Off by Tiger

Woman Disregards Safety Warnings, Climbs Zoo Fence

On Friday, August 12, 2023, New Jersey Attorney General Matthew Platkin released body camera videos showing a fatal police shooting of Victoria Lee, a 25-year-old Asian woman.

Moments Later, Fatal Shooting

The videos were released from the July 4, 2023, incident where Lee's brother had called 911 for medical assistance during her mental health crisis.

Lee was fatally shot by police moments after she was seen on video climbing over a fence at the Essex County Turtle Back Zoo in West Orange.

Zoo Visitor Captures Video

An alarming video captured by a zoo visitor shows a woman clinging to a railing as a tiger lunges at her hand.

The video has been shared over 28,000 times on social media, sparking outrage and concern.

Police Search for Woman

New Jersey police are searching for the woman who disregarded safety warnings and climbed the zoo fence.

The woman's identity has not yet been released.

Safety Reminder

Zoo officials remind visitors to stay behind barriers and follow safety instructions for their own protection.

Tigers are powerful and dangerous animals, and approaching them can have serious consequences.