Exotic Incident #1065

Incident Date:
11/01/2007
Location:
Jacksonville, FL - USA
Facility Name:
Jacksonville Zoo
Facility Type:
Accredited AZA Facility (AZA)
Incident Category:
Escape/Attack resulting in human injury (HI)
Species:
Other
Animal:
Antelope
Animal disposition:
Dead

Summary:

A worker at the Jacksonville Zoo was hospitalized after being rammed by a 2-year-old, 600-pound antelope called Abe. The worker sustained a serious gash to her leg that required surgery.

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