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On Christmas Day 2007, a Siberian tiger escaped her enclosure at the San Francisco Zoo, fatally attacking 17-year-old Carlos Sousa Junior—who was trying to protect his friends. The tiger, named Tatiana, had concrete fragments in her paws, suggesting she’d rammed the wall to break free, exposing dangerous safety flaws. Her enclosure was later upgraded with taller walls, electrified fencing, and reinforced barriers. One of Carlos’s friends received a $900,000 settlement, and a memorial was unveiled for Tatiana and the responding officers, turning a horrific day into a catalyst for change and remembrance.

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