Exotic Incident #12

Incident Date:
01/12/1991
Location:
Oakland, CA - USA
Facility Name:
Oakland Zoo
Facility Type:
Accredited AZA Facility (AZA)
Incident Category:
Escape/Attack resulting in human death (HD)
Species:
Elephants
Animal:
Elephant
Animal disposition:

Summary:

An elephant at the Oakland Zoo kicked to death the handler cleaning his pen.

Action take by Born Free USA:

Notes: