Exotic Incident #1336
Incident Date:
09/10/2009
Location:
Mendon, MA - USA
Facility Name:
Southwick's Zoo
Facility Type:
Non-accredited Facility (RSZ)
Incident Category:
Escape/Attack resulting in human injury (HI)
Species:
Other
Animal:
Deer
Animal disposition:
Summary:
A 4-year-old child suffered a minor laceration to her right cheek after she was struck by a deer at Southwick’s Zoo. This was the second incident involving a deer-related injury at the zoo in a month.
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