Tiger Attack Claims Teen's Life

Two brothers, Kulbit and Amritpal Dhaliwal, survivors of a vicious tiger mauling at the San Francisco Zoo apologize to the police for being unable to save murdered friend. Though they attempted at saving Carlos Sousa Jr.'s life while they were already wounded, it wasn't enough to stop the tiger. The police report states that the two called the police and reported the attack and an escaped tiger, but it may be a hoax, though one was bleeding from the back of the head. A few minutes later, zoo officials reported the loose tiger and the zoo was locked down and evacuated. Medics on the scene refused to enter the zoo until it was secure.

The tiger was eventually shot and killed by police, however, the life of Carlos Sousa Jr. had already been lost and the body soon after found by medics. Zoo officials later disclosed the information that the wall enclosing the tiger was 4 ft. lower than the recommended standards, which is most likely how the tiger escaped. Family members and friends gathered for a tearful prayer vigil after no further comments had been made thus far.