Exotic Incident #422
Incident Date:
02/02/2002
Location:
Miami, FL - USA
Facility Name:
Miami Metrozoo
Facility Type:
Accredited AZA Facility (AZA)
Incident Category:
Escape/Attack resulting in human injury (HI)
Species:
Other
Animal:
Camel
Animal disposition:
Summary:
While being led to a holding pen at the Miami Metrozoo, a 1,400-pound camel knocked a handler to the ground and rolled and stomped on him. The camel was one of three giving children rides at zoos throughout Miami-Dade County. The handler was airlifted to the hospital and later released.
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