Exotic Incident #1411
Incident Date:
07/21/2006
Location:
Hohenwald, TN - USA
Facility Name:
The Elephant Sanctuary
Facility Type:
Non-accredited Facility (RSZ)
Incident Category:
Escape/Attack resulting in human death (HD)
Species:
Elephants
Animal:
Animal disposition:
Other
Summary:
Winkie, a 40 year old female Asian elephant and a resident of the The Elephant Sanctuary in Hohenwald killed one handler and injured another. Winkie had hurt handlers in a previous residence.
Action take by Born Free USA:
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