Exotic Incident #2143

Incident Date:
11/03/2014
Location:
Troutman, NC - USA
Facility Name:
Zootastic
Facility Type:
Non-accredited Facility (RSZ)
Incident Category:
Escape/Attack resulting in human injury (HI)
Species:
Other
Animal:
Wildebeest
Animal disposition:

Summary:

A woman was attacked by a wildebeest at a zoo in front of school children. The woman was a staff member of the zoo and is recovering in a hospital.

Action take by Born Free USA:

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