rosenquist had climbed into an unauthorized area. we called 911.hot and killed the tiger to save rosenquist. zoo officials say it was a horrible situation all around. > river repeatedly said, "i'm sorry," and i want you to know our thoughts are with him. it was a bad mistake, bad decision, but we only wish him well in the recovery. >> garrett: rosenquist could face criminal charges. millions of workers will ring in the new year with a pay raise. tomorrow, minimum wage increases commence in 21 states and dozens of cities and counties while some places are at or climbing towards $15 an hour, the federal minimum wage remains at $7.25 an hour where it has been since 2009. coming up "on the road." how a michigan dad built an ice rink and childhood memories. an update on what happened next. cranky-pated: a bad mood related to a sluggish gut. miralax is different. it works naturally with the water in your body to unblock your gut. free your gut, and your mood will follow. maybe it's another refill at your favorite diner... or waiting for the 7:12 bus... o

investigators say rosenquist hut his hand in the cage. he was part of a crew hired by the zoo to clean public areas, not animal enclosures, and wasn't supposed to get near the tiger. malayan tigers are considered critically endangered, meaning fewer than 200 remain in the wild. tiger attacks are rare but have happened in the past. in 2016 a malayan tiger attacked and killed the lead zookeeper at the the palm beach zoo. the zoo closed today to figure out what happened and if rosenquist will face charges. omar villafranca, cbs news. >> garrett: to an important topic you will be hearing about when the senate reconvenes next week. a bipartisan push to reauthorize the violence against women act law, say action and plenty of it puts lives at risk. here is cbs's nikole killion. >> reporter: fawn vasquez is happiest when at home with her five children, and away from the man who abused her physically, emotionally and financially for more than a decade, including around the time she was pregnant. >> he just picked me up and threw me through a door,

investigators say rosenquist put his hand in the cage. he was part of a crew hired by the zoo to clean public areas,

a deputy fired a single gunshot the tiger released 26-year-old river rosenquist the big cat named eko retreated, then died eko, an eight-year-old malayan tiger, the rarest of all tiger species. it is estimated there are fewer than 300 left on earth. the first 911 call for help came from the custodian himself. >> what's happening? >> i'm being attacked by a tiger please, please, please. >> you're being attacked by a tiger? >> reporter: in the chaos and horrific pain, rosenquist apologized for his actions. >> sorry i'm sorry. i'm sorry. i'm sorry. >> reporter: a state and federal wildlife investigation is now underway. >> we are grieving it is a sad day for sure. >> i hope he's also held liable for the death of this amazing animal. >> do you think the deputy had a choice at that point >> that police officer made the right decision he should be praised for going in there and saving that man's life. >> reporter: that 26-year-old tonight in stable condition, potentially say investigators facing charges learning the hard way you can take an animal out of the wild, but you cannot take the wi

please. >> reporter: rosenquist was transported to the hospital with serious injuries. authorities say he was a member of a cleaning service and was either petting or feeding the animal, both of which are unauthorized. >> it's a male tiger defending his territory. it was a tiger defense. not a tiger attack. >> reporter: a veterinarian examined the 8-year-old endangered malayan tiger, seen here on the zoo's website, once it was safe to do so, and determined it died from the gunshot. is there anything else that the deputies may have been able to do in that spot? >> that deputy did the absolute right thing at the right time. the bottom line is, there's no single animal life more important than a human life. >> reporter: authorities say that the cleaning service is responsible for the restrooms and the gift shop, not the animal enclosures. tonight, there is no update on that man's condition. an investigation is under way to determine if criminal charges will be filed. whit? >> upsetting story all around. all right, victor, thank you. >>> next tonight, fallout on both sides

investigators say rosenquist put his hand in the cage. he was part of a crew hired by the zoo to clean public areas, not animal enclosures, and wasn't supposed to get near the tiger. tigers are considered critically endangered meaning fewer than 200 remain in the wild. tiger attacks are rare but have happened in the past. in 2016, a mallayan tiger attacked and killed the lead zoo keeper at the palm beach zoo. the naples zoo closed today as investigators try to figure out exactly what happened and if r rosenquist will face charges. omar villafranca, cbs news. >>> now to a topic when they reconvene next week. lawmakers say an action, and there's been plenty of it, puts lives at risk. here is cbs's nikole killion. >> reporter: vasquez is happiest when she's at home with her five children and away from the man who abused her physically, emotionally and financially for more than a decade, including around the time she was pregnant. >> he just picked me up and threw me through a door. and i landed outside on concrete, knocked out. >> reporter:

deputies are the victim identified as river rosenquist apparently put his arm through the closure at the zoo to feed her pet the animal. deputies believe the tiger named echo grabbed him by the arm after he trespassed through a barrier fence to get to the tigers habitat. this body camera video from the first responding officer captures the victim pleading for help as the tiger holds his arm in its mouth and the officer kicks the enclosure trying to get the tiger to release the man but then shopping animal when it wouldn't let go. the collier county sheriff's office said the 26-year-old victim was working for third- party cleaning service and was supposed to be cleaning the zoo's bathrooms and gift shop. he is now in fair condition at a fort myers hospital. zoo visitors were turned away thursday morning. >> surprised and kind of wondering what they were thinking trying to pet the animals. but, it is unfortunate. >> reporter: the zoo said it will create a fund for endangered animals in the tiger's name. >>> we have new numbers this afternoon on the unemployment front. here in californi

. >> reporter: rosenquist was transported to the hospital with serious injuries.s a member of a cleaning service and was either petting or feeding the animal, both of which are unauthorized. >> it's a male tiger defending his territory. it was a tiger defense, not a tiger attack. >> reporter: a veterinarian examined the 8-year-old endangered malayan tiger seen here on the zoo's website and determined it died from the gunshot. is there anything else that the deputies may have been able to do in that spot? >> that deputy did the absolute right thing at the right time. there is no animal life more important than the human life. >> reporter: the cleaning service is responsible for the restrooms and gift shop. not the animal enclosures. tonight there is no update on that man's condition. an investigation is under way to determine if criminal charges bill be filed. victor oquendo, abc news, miami. >> and we will stay on top of that story for you. thank you, victor. >>> coming up, the push to make pluto a planet again. >>> also ahead, from french fries to mayonnaise, the

there is no single animal life more important than a human life. >> reporter: rosenquist airlifted to he entered an unauthorized area allegedly petting or feeding the tiger. both of which are strictly forbidden. >> it was a tiger defense. this was a tiger defense. it's a male tiger defending his territory. it was a tiger defense. not a tiger attack. >> he does his territorial calls a couple times a day. >> reporter: zoo officials say the loss of the critically endangered tiger is tragic. >> less than 200 in the wild left. >> reporter: the zoo saying it appreciates the outpouring of support asking the public to respect its staff as they continue to process this difficult situation and to grieve. whit. >> just a terribly disturbing story. all right, erielle, thank you. gio. >>> and coming up here, rob is at the new year's eve ball for our "play of the day". ♪ that tonight's gonna be a good night ♪ night ♪ night ♪ hello? gordon ramsay? this is a cold call! nfl teams are turning to cold with tide, will you? that will never work! if it works on nfl jerseys it'll work for you. seriously! ju