Exotic Incident #853
Incident Date:
02/10/2006
Location:
Richmond, VA - USA
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Facility Type:
Non-accredited Facility (RSZ)
Incident Category:
Escape/Attack resulting in human injury (HI)
Species:
Bears
Animal:
Bear
Animal disposition:
Dead
Summary:
Maymont’s only two black bears are euthanized after one bear bites a Richmond toddler. The bears were euthanized to be tested for rabies. A memorial service for the bears was attended by 500 mourners. The city was still investigating the actions of the child’s mother.
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