Exotic Incident #795
Incident Date:
07/05/2005
Location:
Chicago, IL - USA
Facility Name:
Lincoln Park Zoo
Facility Type:
Accredited AZA Facility (AZA)
Incident Category:
Escape/Attack resulting in human injury (HI)
Species:
Primates
Animal:
Silverback Gorilla
Animal disposition:
Summary:
A 450-pound male silverback gorilla named Kwan bit a zoo worker at Lincoln Park Zoo, causing the woman puncture wounds, scratches, and a sprained ankle. Zoo officials reported that the attack was due to human error.
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