Exotic Incident #647

Incident Date:
02/07/2004
Location:
Yemassee, SC - USA
Facility Name:
Facility Type:
Exotic Pet (E)
Incident Category:
Escape of animal (EA)
Species:
Other
Animal:
Hippopotamus
Animal disposition:
Dead

Summary:

A woman ran into a “pet” hippopotamus with her car and killed the animal. The hippo had escaped from his home earlier in the day.

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