Exotic Incident #511

Incident Date:
12/07/2002
Location:
Los Angeles, CA - USA
Facility Name:
Los Angeles Zoo
Facility Type:
Accredited AZA Facility (AZA)
Incident Category:
Escape of animal (EA)
Species:
Other
Animal:
Red-flanked Duiker (African antelope)
Animal disposition:
Recaptured

Summary:

A baby red-flanked duiker (African antelope) jumped its 4-foot nursery fence after being startled by a musical group at the Los Angeles Zoo. The animal was recaptured two days later on a nearby golf course.

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