Exotic Incident #2598
Incident Date:
08/02/2016
Location:
Tampa, FL - USA
Facility Name:
Busch Gardens
Facility Type:
Accredited AZA Facility (AZA)
Incident Category:
Animal Death (AD)
Species:
Other
Animal:
Flamingo
Animal disposition:
Dead
Summary:
Joseph Carrao reached into a pen and picked up a Chilean flamingo named Pinky, who he then slammed into the ground “in a rage.” Veterinarians made the decision to euthanize Pinky due to the severity of her injuries. Carrao was charged with felony animal cruelty.
Action take by Born Free USA:
Notes:
http://miami.cbslocal.com/2016/08/03/man-accused-of-attacking-flamingo-at-busch-gardens-tampa-bay/