Exotic Incident #422

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Miami, FL - USA

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Incident Date:

02/02/2002

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Summary:

While being led to a holding pen at the Miami Metrozoo, a 1,400-pound camel knocked a handler to the ground and rolled and stomped on him. The camel was one of three giving children rides at zoos throughout Miami-Dade County. The handler was airlifted to the hospital and later released.