Exotic Incident #17

Incident Date:
12/24/1991
Location:
Houston, TX - USA
Facility Name:
Houston Zoo
Facility Type:
Accredited AZA Facility (AZA)
Incident Category:
Escape/Attack resulting in human injury (HI)
Species:
Elephants
Animal:
Elephant
Animal disposition:

Summary:

An elephant attacked a trainer at the Houston Zoo and broke his collarbone and four ribs.

Action take by Born Free USA:

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