Winkie II (Winky)
Asian elephant (Elephas maximus) at
Tennessee Elephant Sanctuary (TES) in United States

1. 2006-07-21: elephant keeper Joanna Burke fatal attack by Winkie II (Winky). After Scott Blais examination, Joanna moved around to Winkie’s right side to look at her eye, not intending to touch it. Without warning, Winkie spun around and struck Joanna across the chest and face. Joanna fell and Winkie stepped on her, killing her instantly. † Joanna Burke Died 2006-07-21
2. 2006-07-21: elephant keeper Scott Blais attacked by Winkie II (Winky). Winkie spun around and struck Joanna Burke across the chest and face. Joanna fell and Winkie stepped on her, killing her instantly. Scott tried to intervene and was also pushed down by Winkie. Scott Blais Survived. Scott was taken to Maury Regional Hospital and later released with a fractured fibia and minor injuries.

Winkie II (Winky) was born wild 1966.

In October 1966, the Henry Vilas Zoo received an elephant from Morgan Berry to replace one sent to him several months prior. The new elephant was named Winkie II, named after her predecessor. Her namesake was dismissed from the zoo after she pulled a young child into her exhibit and killed her.

In 2000, the Henry Vilas Zoo made the decision to close their elephant exhibit and relocate their two elephants, Winkie and Penny, upon recommendation by the United States Department of Agriculture that the exhibit either be improved or elephants removed. Winkie was retired to Carol Buckley's private facility and Penny was transferred to the Riverbanks Zoo newly renovated $4 million exhibit for African elephants. She was temorarily housed at the Columbus Zoo with two other elephants slated for arrival at the South Carolina zoo.

In July 2006, Winkie killed Joanna Burke, the primary caregiver of elephants at The Elephant Sanctuary in Tennessee for eight years.

Winkie measure 8'3" tall at the shoulder and weighs approximately 7600 pounds.

References

Sources used for this article is among others:

• Ryan Easley, USA
• "Winkie," The Elephant Sanctuary
• "The Many Moods of Winkie," RoadsideAmerica.com
• "Winkie, Penny Soon On The Move," Channel3000.com, 2000-02-09
• "Vilas Won't Lose Accreditation Over Elephants," Channel3000.com, 2000-03-29
• "Future For Elephants Still Uncertain," Channel3000.com, 2000-04-28
• "Elephants To Have New Homes," Channel3000.com, 2000-07-27
• "Time To Move Winkie Draws Near," Channel3000.com, 2000-08-03
• "Vilas Zoo's First Elephant Departs," Channel3000.com, 2000-08-15
• "In Memory of Joanna Burke," Elephant-News.com, 2006-07-23
  
• http://host.madison.com/winkie/image_ec6f715b-af2b-5d77-bbd5-0d26f4e19872.html?utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook&utm_campaign=user-share

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