A worker at Big Cat Rescue in Tampa was bitten by a big cat Thursday morning, CBS affiliate WTSP-TV reported. Hillsborough County Fire Rescue Crews say an employee was taken to the hospital to be treated for serious injuries.
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EMS workers say the worker was bitten around 8:30 a.m.
Big Cat Rescue was featured on Netflix's "Tiger King" this spring. Carole Baskin, an outspoken animal rights activist, operates the animal sanctuary, which has a variety of species including tigers, bobcats, leopards and cougars, among others.
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This is a developing story and will be updated.