Snorkel the Tiger 1989 - 2010

Sadly Snorkel the tiger at Big Cat Rescue has died, he was 21. He had a bad start in life but ended his days in the best place for any captive Tiger, here is what BCR said about him and a video tribute to a truely handsome Tiger.

As a cub, Snorkel spent his early years forced to pose as a prop with people for their photos. Then he ended up caged for years at a family owned circus. Luckily, he found a true safe haven at Big Cat Rescue in Tampa, FL in 2005. Watch as he finally enjoys a taste of the wild and, for the first time in his life, was able to run...still much less than he truly deserves.

http://capwiz.com/bigcatrescue/utr/1/ORMBMWDLVP/ESZDMWDNNI/5486399286

Here is a longer tribute to Snorkel and the tributes from his keepers, there is a typo in the dates, Snorkel was born in 1989

http://capwiz.com/bigcatrescue/utr/1/ORMBMWDLVP/NYVAMWDNNJ/5486399286

RIP Snorkel, Sleep easily and peacefully

littlewid-x-

That's such a sad story but with a happy outcome in Snorkel being rescued. What amazing work they do at BCR. An amazing video to a truly wonderful cat.

RIP Snorkel.

Lai

Choked! Such a lovely tribute. Im glad even with the start in life he lived out the rest of his life with BCR.

RIP Snorkel, go run through the jungle in the sky!

SM