Zebra Attack Leaves Man’s Arm Dismembered; Zebra Shot Dead
Incident Date:
03/12/2023
Location:
Pickaway County, OH - USA
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Facility Type:
Exotic Pet (E)
Incident Category:
Animal Death by human (DH)
Species:
Other
Animal:
Zebra
Animal disposition:
Dead
Summary:
A man in Ohio was hospitalized after being attacked by his pet zebra. Pickaway County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a call after a man reported his arm being nearly dismembered by his pet zebra.
When police arrived, the male zebra continued trying to charge the victim and others at the scene until a deputy shot and killed him. It is believed the male was acting out of protective instincts regarding the several female zebras who lived in the same field. Following the incident, the man’s arm has been successfully reattached.
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