Exotic Incident #2933

Incident Date:
05/04/2017
Location:
Columbia, SC - USA
Facility Name:
Riverbanks Zoo
Facility Type:
Accredited AZA Facility (AZA)
Incident Category:
Animal Death (AD)
Species:
Elephants
Animal:
African elephant
Animal disposition:
Dead

Summary:

Penny, a 37-year-old African elephant, was euthanized after she fell in her exhibit and was unable to stand.

Action take by Born Free USA:

Notes:

http://www.wltx.com/features/riverbanks-zoo-announces-death-of-female-elephant/436861826