Zoo Uses Crane to Rescue Elderly Elephant
Incident Date:
06/25/2025
Location:
Rochester, NY - USA
Facility Name:
Seneca Park Zoo
Facility Type:
Accredited AZA Facility (AZA)
Incident Category:
Animal health issue (RX)
Species:
Elephants
Animal:
Animal disposition:
Other
Summary:
ROCHESTER, NY – Zookeepers recently used a crane to haul a four-ton 47-year-old African elephant back to her feet at the Seneca Park Zoo. Staff rushed to save the elephant after she was knocked to the ground by another elephant.
The elephant, named Genny C, was at a feeding station in her pen when she fell off her feet on June 25. Video shows staff members strapping a harness around her before hauling her back onto her legs.
Crews in hard hats can be seen discussing the best plan of action before the 4,000kg was able to walk again. Older elephants often struggle to get back up after being knocked down in captivity due to their size and weight, with most requiring assistance.
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