Exotic Incident #1483
Incident Date:
01/14/2011
Location:
Knoxville, TN - USA
Facility Name:
Knoxville, Tennessee Zoo
Facility Type:
Accredited AZA Facility (AZA)
Incident Category:
Escape/Attack resulting in human death (HD)
Species:
Elephants
Animal:
Animal disposition:
Summary:
An 8,000 lb elephant named Edie at the Knoxville, Tennessee Zoo backed a trainer into a wall and crushed her to death.
Action take by Born Free USA:
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