Exotic Incident #1417

Incident Date:
11/04/2010
Location:
Panama City Beach, FL - USA
Facility Name:
Gulf World Marine Park
Facility Type:
Accredited AZA Facility (AZA)
Incident Category:
Escape of animal (EA)
Species:
Marine
Animal:
Dolphin
Animal disposition:
Dead

Summary:

A baby dolphin died after falling from an exhibit at the Gulf World Marine Park. Staff members commented that dolphins have fallen from the exhibit in the past.

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