Exotic Incident #2014
Incident Date:
10/11/2013
Location:
Springfield, MO - USA
Facility Name:
Dickerson Park Zoo
Facility Type:
Accredited AZA Facility (AZA)
Incident Category:
Escape/Attack resulting in human death (HD)
Species:
Elephants
Animal:
Elephant
Animal disposition:
Summary:
A zookeeper was killed by an elephant at the Dickerson Park Zoo. The man was coaxing the female elephant named Patience with a guide when she she suddenly lunged forward, knocking him down in a chute killing him.
Action take by Born Free USA:
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