Exotic Incident #197
Incident Date:
08/16/1998
Location:
Syracuse, NY - USA
Facility Name:
Commerford Petting Zoo
Facility Type:
Non-accredited Facility (RSZ)
Incident Category:
Escape/Attack resulting in human injury (HI)
Species:
Elephants
Animal:
Elephant
Animal disposition:
Summary:
An elephant with the Commerford Petting Zoo giving rides at New York State Fair panicked, injuring her trainer and a 3-year-old child who fell from the back of the animal.
Action take by Born Free USA:
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