Exotic Incident #153
Incident Date:
08/17/1997
Location:
York Beach, ME - USA
Facility Name:
Wild Animal Kingdom
Facility Type:
Non-accredited Facility (RSZ)
Incident Category:
Escape of animal (EA)
Species:
Elephants
Animal:
Elephants
Animal disposition:
Summary:
Elephants leased for rides to Wild Animal Kingdom ran away from their trainer during morning exercises after being startled by a truck.
Action take by Born Free USA:
Notes: