Man who 'trusted animals more than people' mauled to death by own pet tiger

WARNING - DISTRESSING CONTENT Norman Buwalda was fatally mauled by his pet tiger - and the animal had previously attacked a 10-year-old boy. Norman had fought for his right to keep exotic pets at his home (Image: Thorsten Spoerlein via Getty Images)A man who was embroiled in a two-year legal battle to preserve his right to keep exotic animals on private property met a horrific end when he was killed by one of his own pet tigers.Norman Buwalda, known as Norm, was 66 when he was fatally mauled in January 2010 by his own tiger. In the years preceding the deadly attack, Norm had fought against a local township bylaw that had been introduced banning exotic animals on private property, following a 10-year-old child being mauled by a tiger on Norm's land in 2004. Get the latest news from around the world and more Invalid emailWe use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. Read our Privacy PolicyThe exotic animal owner from Southwold, Canada, successfully overturned the legislation in the Supreme Court of Canada and conti...