The owner of a wildlife sanctuary near West Palm Beach, Florida has been hospitalized after two cheetahs attacked her during an exhibition Saturday (3/29).
According to officials, Judy Berens was airlifted to the Delray Medical Center with about 40 puncture wounds on her torso, arms and legs.
Berens owns and operates Panther Ridge Conservation Center, which provides homes for exotic cats.
Witnesses say Berens was alone in an enclosure with two male cheetahs conducting an exhibition when a ball bouncing nearby distracted one of the animals.
Witnesses say Berens was knocked down when the cheetah moved toward the ball. They say the cheetah then started biting and clawing her. The other cheetah attacked shortly after.
Several people entered the enclosure and rescued her.
The animals remain on the property in cages.
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