Exotic Incident #42
Incident Date:
02/24/1994
Location:
Chicago, IL - USA
Facility Name:
Lincoln Park Zoo
Facility Type:
Accredited AZA Facility (AZA)
Incident Category:
Escape of animal (EA)
Species:
Elephants
Animal:
Elephant
Animal disposition:
Summary:
An elephant handler suffered serious injuries when she slipped under an elephant she was trying to secure after the elephant broke through a holding area at the Lincoln Park Zoo.
Action take by Born Free USA:
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