Roy - Doesn't Blame Tiger For Attack

LAS VEGAS — Even as the blood was pouring from his neck, Roy reportedly told paramedics not to kill the tiger that attacked him.
Roy of "Siegfried and Roy" is in critical condition after being mauled by a tiger during Friday night's performance in Las Vegas. The New York Daily News says Roy was still conscious when emergency crews arrived. A family friend says Roy told paramedics "do not kill the cat." His manager says Roy doesn't blame the tiger.

Bernie Yuman says "the last place Roy would place blame would be with the animal." The white Siberian has been a cooperative cat. But on Friday night, he didn't want to walk in the right direction. So Roy hit him on the cheek with his microphone five times. After the fifth time, the tiger attacked.

Yuman says the tiger is in a holding pen at the hotel. But it's not clear what will ultimately happen to it.

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Enough said.