Exotic Incident #974

Incident Date:
03/13/2007
Location:
Chesterfield County, VA - USA
Facility Name:
Metro Exotic Zoo
Facility Type:
Non-accredited Facility (RSZ)
Incident Category:
Escape/Attack resulting in human injury (HI)
Species:
Other
Animal:
Rhino
Animal disposition:

Summary:

Dominique, a 4-year-old rhino at the Metro Richmond Zoo, caught a keeper with his horn as she attempted to close his stall door for the night. The zookeeper required 16 stitches to her armpit.

Action take by Born Free USA:

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