Exotic Incident #13
Incident Date:
03/14/1991
Location:
San Diego, CA - USA
Facility Name:
San Diego Zoo's Wild Animal Park
Facility Type:
Accredited AZA Facility (AZA)
Incident Category:
Escape/Attack resulting in human death (HD)
Species:
Elephants
Animal:
Elephant
Animal disposition:
Summary:
A keeper at San Diego Zoo’s Wild Animal Park was kicked in the head and killed while attempting to break up a fight between two elephants.
Action take by Born Free USA:
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