Exotic Incident #228
Incident Date:
05/09/1999
Location:
Bethune, SC - USA
Facility Name:
Facility Type:
Exotic Pet (E)
Incident Category:
Escape/Attack resulting in human injury (HI)
Species:
Elephants
Animal:
Elephant
Animal disposition:
Summary:
After riding an elephant named Flora, the trainer tried to get off but fell under the elephant, who stepped on her. The trainer was flown to the hospital and suffered a broken leg. Another trainer working with Flora at the time was not injured.
Action take by Born Free USA:
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