Exotic Incident #1382

Incident Date:
07/01/2010
Location:
Toledo, OH - USA
Facility Name:
Toledo Zoo
Facility Type:
Accredited AZA Facility (AZA)
Incident Category:
Escape/Attack resulting in human injury (HI)
Species:
Elephants
Animal:
African Elephant
Animal disposition:
Other

Summary:

Toledo Zoo’s star elephant, Babie Louie, a 7-year-old African elephant, attacks his trainer leaving him in serious condition at a nearby hospital. Authorities are investigating.

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