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Tiger Attack Shutters San Francisco Zoo

The San Francisco Zoo was closed Wednesday as police swept the zoo grounds after a tiger escaped Tuesday, killing a 17-year-old and mauling two others. The Siberian tiger was shot and killed by police officers.

Steve Rubenstein, staff reporter for the San Francisco Chronicle, talks with Melissa Block.

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