Exotic Incident #2

Incident Date:
02/13/1990
Location:
San Francisco, CA - USA
Facility Name:
San Francisco 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 at the San Francisco Zoo pushed an elephant keeper into the moat, causing him to suffer a fractured back.

Action take by Born Free USA:

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