Exotic Incident #10

Incident Date:
10/01/1990
Location:
Indianapolis, IN - USA
Facility Name:
Indianapolis Zoo
Facility Type:
Accredited AZA Facility (AZA)
Incident Category:
Escape/Attack resulting in human injury (HI)
Species:
Elephants
Animal:
Elephant
Animal disposition:

Summary:

A father and his son fell from an elephant they rode at the Indianapolis Zoo. The man suffered a dislocated hip and severe groin injury, later sued for lost wages and trauma from the incident.

Action take by Born Free USA:

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