Exotic Incident #981

Incident Date:
04/22/2007
Location:
Wewahitchka, FL - USA
Facility Name:
Facility Type:
Exotic Pet (E)
Incident Category:
Escape/Attack resulting in human death (HD)
Species:
Other
Animal:
Camel
Animal disposition:

Summary:

The owner of an exotic animal farm died after being kicked and then sat on by an 1,800-lb camel. A local TV news crew was filming the animals at the exotic farm when Polo, the camel, became agitated and attacked the woman. The husband said he would find a new home for Polo.

Action take by Born Free USA:

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