Exotic Incident #804

Incident Date:
08/16/2005
Location:
Powell, OH - USA
Facility Name:
Columbus Zoo
Facility Type:
Accredited AZA Facility (AZA)
Incident Category:
Animal Death (AD)
Species:
Elephants
Animal:
Asian Elephant
Animal disposition:
Dead

Summary:

Ganesh, a 7-year-old Asian elephant, was found dead in his stall at the Columbus Zoo, most likely from a viral strain of elephant herpes.

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