Exotic Incident #357
Incident Date:
06/10/2001
Location:
Denver, CO - USA
Facility Name:
Denver Zoo
Facility Type:
Accredited AZA Facility (AZA)
Incident Category:
Escape of animal (EA)
Species:
Elephants
Animal:
Elephant
Animal disposition:
Recaptured
Summary:
Frightened by a falling water drum, an elephant ran out of the bathing area at the Denver Zoo and knocked over a baby stroller before being recaptured. The baby was treated at a local hospital and released.
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