Exotic Incident #35
Incident Date:
07/30/1993
Location:
Tampa, FL - USA
Facility Name:
Lowry Park Zoo
Facility Type:
Accredited AZA Facility (AZA)
Incident Category:
Escape/Attack resulting in human death (HD)
Species:
Elephants
Animal:
Elephant
Animal disposition:
Summary:
An elephant at the Lowry Park Zoo pinned a keeper to the ground and kicked her in head, killing her. The elephant was then shipped off to Ringling Circus.
Action take by Born Free USA:
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