Exotic Incident #540
Incident Date:
04/02/2003
Location:
San Antonio, TX - USA
Facility Name:
Rachel's Country Corner
Facility Type:
Non-accredited Facility (RSZ)
Incident Category:
Escape/Attack resulting in human death (HD)
Species:
Other
Animal:
Buffalo
Animal disposition:
Summary:
A buffalo at a petting zoo behind Rachel’s Country Corner gored and trampled a 29-year-old caretaker to death. USDA officials were looking into possible violations of the Animal Welfare Act.
Action take by Born Free USA:
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