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Elephant attacks

Definition of Elephant attacks

From the elephant glossary Section: management

Salim photographed by killing keeper Gunter Lenz in Berlin Zoo, 1963.

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Wild elephants kill hundreds of humans every year, and since humans started to tame and train elephants thousands of years ago, there has been cases of aggressiveness, just like with any other animal, like dogs, cats, horses. Dogs are claimed to kill 25 000 people in the world, annually. Nowadays more horses than snakes kill people in Australia; from 2000 to 2013, horses were responsible for 74 deaths, From 1990 through 2017, an estimated 1.8 million individuals presented to United States emergency department with horse-related injuries. The number of concussion and closed head injury diagnoses increased by 337% from 1990 to 2009.

But still, most dogs, horses and elephants, do not attack or kill humans, and the fatal tragical cases of captive elephants killing humans has to be viewed as exceptions, since 99,99% of the approximately 10 000 elephants ever imported to Europe and America, were not Elephant mankillers, and of the presently over 20 000 captive elephants in Asia 99,99% are not mankillers.

One example how a wild elephant who killed 12 villagers was saved from being shot, is the 60 year old Murthy, who was captured, tamed and trained in 1998, worked as Kumkhi elephant many years, and was retired in 2020.

The second elephant in America, the African elephant Old Bet, is claimed to have became aggressive why she was shot by Daniel Davis in 1816, but it can not be confirmed that she attacked a human, and is also stated she was shot while traveling, by some rustic ruffians, out of sheer wantonness.

In Europe, Garniers elephant was shot with canon in Venezia in Italy 1816, when it got aggressive, and his second elephant was killed in 1820 at Bastion d´Hollande in Switzerland, also with a canon, and for the same reason.

Chunee, a male Asian elephant at Exeter Exchange menagerie, in United Kingdom, had attacked Alfred Copps, who survived, in 1815. On 26 February 1826, while on his usual Sunday walk along the Strand, Chunee ran amok, killing one of his keepers, and was killed the following Wednesday, 1 March.

Since then, during the last 200 years in Western Hemisphere, most cases of captive elephants killing humans are recorded, and added by more where the person survived the attack. While the statistics in Asia are mostly Unknown, records are becoming more common since Internet, but mostly only when International tourists were involved.

Elephants were often regarded as the most dangerous animal in Zoos, and there is most probably a grey zone, where not all incidents of elephants being aggressive and attacking their keepers, was reported. Most documented cases of elephants attacking humans, are those which was fatal, and the human died. Many Zoos in Western hemisphere have transferred their elephant management to Protected Contact.

This database contain records from 156 accidents and attacks, which resulted in 91 fatalities (resulting in death), from 1815 until today, during more than > 200 years.

List of 156 accidents and attacks by elephants
1	2025-01-03 Thailand	† visitor Blanca García	fatal attack by Somboon at Koh Yao Elephant Care & House. Pushed García who fell and hit her head, fatally injured while bathing the elephant.	† Blanca García died 2025-01-03, hospital. She later died in Koh Yao Chaipat Hospital.
2	2023-08-27 Thailand	† mahout Pha Lerttikhamphon	fatal attack by Pha Tulu at Tak Province unspecified location. refused to obey Pha Phi Du’s orders to take him to the vehicle, and deliver him to his new owner in Surin Province. Pha Phi Du became enraged and beat Pha Tulu with his equipment, but the elephant was stomping on the mahout till he died.	† Pha Lerttikhamphon died 2023-08-27
3	2019 Thailand	† mahout Suchet Salangam	fatal attack by Num Surin at Ban Ta Klang elephant village.	† Suchet Salangam died 2019
4	2018-12-28 Thailand	† mahout Kopa Charoenchai-olarn	fatal attack by Hope (Yod Doi) at Elephant Nature Park (ENP). used his Trunk to grab the Mahout, and threw him against a concrete post. The bull then used his foot to Crush the Mahout many times over.	† Kopa Charoenchai-olarn died 2018-12-28, Elephant Nature Park (ENP). The corpse was found to be completely shattered, with the only remaining intact parts consisting of the chest, both arms, and the head. It was concluded that some parts of the body had been eaten by the elephant who was in an extreme state of insanity.’
5	2017-08-28 Germany	elephant keeper Robert Stehr	attacked by Hoa at Leipzig Zoo. While the crew were taking the elephants outside, Stehr stumbled and fell, and Hoa kicked him with a leg.	Robert Stehr survived. Stehr could leave hospital the same day, but left his work as elephant keeper. Leipzig Zoo transferred elephants to Protected Contact
6	2017-07-27 India	† visitor Abhilash	fatal attack by Sundar at Bannerghatta Biological Park Zoo. 27-year-old Abhilash was killed by elephant Sundar after he entered the park illegally, after consuming alcohol, and tried to click a selfie with the Sundar.	† Abhilash died 2017-07-27
7	2017-07-25 Zimbabwe	† elephant keeper Enock Kufandada	fatal attack by Mbanje at Adventure Zone (Safari Par Excellence).	† Enock Kufandada died 2017-07-25, Adventure Zone (Safari Par Excellence).
8	2017-04-05 Cambodia	† elephant owner Choeung Team	fatal attack by Atork at Putang village elephant camp. Atork used his trunk to beat him and trampled on him	† Choeung Team died 2017-04-05
9	2016-07-29 Morocco	† visitor unknown Moroccan girl	fatal attack by Maha at Rabat Zoo. A 7-year-old Moroccan girl has died after a zoo elephant threw a rock at her.	† unknown Moroccan girl died 2016-07-29
10	2016-02-01 Thailand	† visitor Gareth Crowe	fatal attack by Golf at Island Safari Tour (Koh Samui). stomped on Crowe and gored him in the chest. The animal also gored the Mahout with a tusk to his ribs.	† Gareth Crowe died 2016-02-01, Koh Samui.
11	2016-02-01 Thailand	mahout Zaw Tun	attacked by Golf at Island Safari Tour (Koh Samui). gored the Mahout with a tusk to his ribs.	Zaw Tun survived. Zaw Win Tun was treated at Koh Samui Hospital and doctors released him on Thursday.
12	2015-06-13 Germany	visitor Alexander H.	fatal attack by Benji (Benjamin, Baby) at Circus Francordia (Circus Luna). The elephant Baby, who had escaped from the circus tent, attacked Alexander, pushed him into a metal fence, and tusked him, and he died immediately on the spot.	† Alexander H. died 2015-06-13, Sportplatz at Buchen im Odenwald.
13	2013-11-02 Myanmar	† mahout Thein Sein	fatal attack by Yaza Gaha Thiri Pyitsaya Gaza Raza Yadana White Elephant at Yadana White Elephants Garden. An albino elephant killed his mahout who happened to bear the same name as the current president. The pachyderm was reportedly moving his massive head up and down when he caught the mahout in the left chest and gored him.	† Thein Sein died 2013-11-02
14	2013-10-11 United States	† elephant keeper John Bradford	fatal attack by Patience at Dickerson Park Zoo. Patience hesitated in the chute, and Bradford, was coaxing her forward by reaching for her with a Guide. The animal suddenly lunged forward, knocking Bradford down, into the chute. The animal then crushed Bradford against the floor, killing him instantly.	† John Bradford died 2013-10-11, Dickerson Park Zoo.
15	2012-11-09 India	† mahout Dilip Rabha	fatal attack by Nandan at Chandaka Elephant Sanctuary camp. was pulled down from the animals back and trampled to death while it was being taken for a bath.	† Dilip Rabha died 2012-11-09
16	2012-10-19 Australia	elephant keeper Lucy Melo	attacked by Pathi Harn at Sydney Zoo. pinned her against a bollard at the same time as making her way out of the stall, after Ms Melo was engaging Pathi Harn in a training session in the barn, realizing a behavioural change in Pathi Harn.	Lucy Melo survived. An ambulance spokeswoman said "She had critical injuries, multiple injuries. The patient was unconscious and had stopped breathing," Melo was brought to Royal North Shore Hospital, she made and was released from hospital after 12 days. Sydney Zoo transferred elephants to Protected Contact
17	2012-04-24 New Zealand	† veterinarian Helen Schofield	fatal attack by Jumbo at Franklin Zoo and Wildlife sanctuary. wrapped its trunk around her, before going down, crushed her to death	† Helen Schofield died 2012-04-24
18	2012-03-31 Ireland	elephant keeper Justino Munez	attacked by Baby at Courtney Brothers Circus. crushed him as he was cleaning the elephant pen at Courtney Brothers Circus in Blackpool, Cork.	Justino Munez survived. Justino Munez, the circus worker was critical but he has since made a recovery.
19	2011-10-20 Germany	elephant keeper Anton Weber	attacked by Sabi at Augsburg Zoo.	Anton Weber survived. Augsburg Zoo transferred their elephants to Protected Contact
20	2011-02-22 Thailand	† visitor unknown Swiss woman	fatal attack by Bookburg at Siam Safari Khao Sok. The pachyderm Bookburg attacked another elephant Buki during a tourist ride, and Bookburg later stomped to death a Swiss woman in her 60s who had the misfortune of being put on its back. She was mother of three surviving children in Switzerland.	† unknown Swiss woman died 2011-02-22
21	2011-02-22 Thailand	visitor Christine Colomb	accident by Buki at Siam Safari Khao Sok. Colomb fell off the elephant Buki after the elephant attacked by the elephant Bookburg. Mrs Colomb’s wounds were sustained when large tree branches hit her torso as the elephant fled in fear and were not deliberately inflicted by the animal.	Christine Colomb survived. Mrs Colomb suffered a broken rib and other injuries. Transported to Bangkok Hospital Phuket in Phuket City, where she was in intensive care (ICU) after the incident. Connected to several tubes to assist her breathing and help treat a punctured lung, the 45-year-old had to stay longer time in hospita
22	2011-02-22 Thailand	visitor Michel Colomb	accident by Buki at Siam Safari Khao Sok. Michel Colomb, 71, suffered minor injuries when he and his wife Christine Colomb fell of the elephant Buki, after the elephant Bookburg attacked the elephant Buki he was riding.	Michel Colomb survived. Transported to Bangkok Hospital Phuket in Phuket City, where he was released from the hospital after treatment for injuries including lacerations to the head, while his wife Christine Colomb had to remain longer time at the hospital, where she was in intensive care (ICU) after the incident.
23	2011-02-22 Thailand	visitor Helen Gothe	accident by Buki at Siam Safari Khao Sok. Mrs Gothe suffered 12 fractured ribs, a punctured lung, and other injuries, when she fell of Buki, after the elephant Bookburg attacked the elephant she was riding.	Helen Gothe survived. Transported to Bangkok Hospital Phuket in Phuket City, from where she was released after two days. Mrs Gothe and her husband Sean Gothe, who sustained only minor injuries, returned to their native Australia on March 1.
24	2011-02-22 Thailand	visitor Sean Gothe	accident by Buki at Siam Safari Khao Sok. Mr Gothe suffered minor injuries, when he fell of Buki, after the elephant Bookburg attacked the elephant Buki, he was riding.	Sean Gothe survived. Transported to Bangkok Hospital Phuket in Phuket City, from where he was released the same day. Mr Gothe and his wife Helene Gothe, who sustained 12 fractured ribs, a punctured lung, and other injuries, returned to their native Australia on March 1.
25	2011-01-18 United States	† elephant keeper Stephanie James	fatal accident by Edie at Knoxville Zoo. James had called the elephant into the stall to give her a treat. Edie backed James into a stall on Friday, pushing her into metal bars and crushed handler Stephanie James. When Edie followed the commands to move away from James, it was too late. The 33-year-old James lay crumpled against a stall.	† Stephanie James died 2011-01-18
26	2010-08-08 Serbia	visitor Miroslav Petrovic	attacked by Twiggy at Belgrade Zoo. attacked and seriously injured Thursday by an elephant as he rescued his grandchild who had sneaked into the animals enclosure at the Belgrade Zoo	Miroslav Petrovic survived. Taken to hospital
27	2010-03-27 Germany	elephant keeper Petra Schmidt	attacked by Thabo-Umasai at Dresden Zoo. Pushed Schmidt into concrete wall in outside pool.	Petra Schmidt survived. Skull fracture, surgery at Dresden hospital. Disabled pensioner. Dresden Zoo transferred their elephants to Protected Contact
28	2010 United States	elephant keeper Don Redfox	attacked by Louie at Toledo Zoo.	Don Redfox survived.
29	2008-04-08 Botswana	† elephant keeper Chandan Alahakoon	fatal attack by Shaka at Serendib Elephant Project. Two Sri Lankans were killed by elephants at the Mokolodi Nature Reserve on Tuesday	† Chandan Alahakoon died 2008-04-08
30	2008-04-08 Botswana	† elephant keeper Piyal Pedige	fatal attack by Shaka at Serendib Elephant Project. Two Sri Lankans were killed by elephants at the Mokolodi Nature Reserve on Tuesday	† Piyal Pedige died 2008-04-08
31	2007-12-27 Australia	† elephant keeper Ray Williams	fatal attack by Arna at Stardust Circus. crushed by the elephant	† Ray Williams died 2007-12-27, Yamba, NSW North Coast.. previous heart complaint did not contribute to his death. Instead, it found Mr Williams' injuries - a broken back and a ruptured aorta - were the result of a "severe blunt trauma". "The cause of death was a direct result of the elephant," the report states.
32	2007-10-10 Russia	† elephant keeper Olga Grishina	fatal attack by Betty (Betje) at Moscow Zoo. during preparations for transport	† Olga Grishina died 2007-10-10
33	2007-03-10 Germany	animal trainer Erwin Frankello Jr.	attacked by Moritz at Platschow Elefantenhof. during feeding grabbed Frank and pushed him into a wall, then tusked him in the stomach with one tusk.	Erwin Frankello Jr. survived. severe inner injuries, long and intensive operation at hospital, where he had to stay during several months. Moritz was transferred to Protected Contact.
34	2007-02-27 Malaysia	elephant keeper Mohd Hashim Ishak	attacked by Setia at Taiping Zoo and Night Safari Malaysia. lunged at him from behind. Tusked in the chest and pinned down by his foot	Mohd Hashim Ishak survived. Mohd Hashim Ishak was subsequently warded at the Taiping hospital here for suspected fractures and internal injuries.
35	2006-09-30 Germany	elephant head-keeper Ingolf Kastirke	attacked by Mafuta at Tierpark Berlin. during morning routines, after she was unchained.	Ingolf Kastirke survived. Kastirke had at least three broken ribs and internal injuries, and was treated on hospital during October 2006. Mafuta was later relocated to Halle Zoo, transferred to Protected Contact.
36	2006-07-21 United States	† elephant keeper Joanna Burke	fatal attack by Winkie II (Winky) at Tennessee Elephant Sanctuary (TES). 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
37	2006-07-21 United States	elephant keeper Scott Blais	attacked by Winkie II (Winky) at Tennessee Elephant Sanctuary (TES). 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.
38	2006-01-31 Paraguay	† visitor Guillermo Gonzalez	fatal attack by Maia at Asuncion Zoo. a teenage visitor that went into her enclosure in order to feed her a Mango. Mala trapped Guillermo with the trunk, taking him by the legs and then crushing him with one of its front feet	† Guillermo Gonzalez died 2006-01-31
39	2004-02-20 Austria	† elephant keeper Gerd Kohl	fatal attack by Abu at Vienna Zoo. Kohl had just returned from a longer vacation, when Abu, an almost 4-year-old bull, pinned Kohl to the wall and speared him with his tusks,	† Gerd Kohl died 2005-02-20, Vienna Zoo. Vianna Zoo transferred their elephants to Protected Contact
40	2003-02-19 Netherlands	† elephant keeper Perry Haans	fatal attack by Erna at Beekse Bergen Safaripark.	† Perry Haans died 2003-02-19
41	2003-02-10 Germany	elephant keeper Thomas Rolle	attacked by Arusha at Magdeburg Zoo.	Thomas Rolle survived. severely injured
42	2002-12-15 United States	elephant keeper Michael Embury	attacked by Flora at Miami Metro Zoo.	Michael Embury survived.
43	2002-04-02 Germany	elephant keeper Marcel Köck	attacked by Umtali at Osnabruck Zoo.	Marcel Köck survived. severely injured
44	2002-01-28 Cambodia	† elephant keeper Ta Horn	fatal attack by Srey Pov at Wildaid Cambodia (Military camp). the man was knocked down and trampled on by the elephant until he died after he tried to offer the animal sugarcane.	† Ta Horn died 2002-01-28
45	2002 Austria	elephant trainer Dan Koehl	attacked by Bimbi at Walding Zoo. Pushed Koehl into a concrete wall	Dan Koehl survived. passed out, treated 2 days for concussion at Linz hospital.
46	2002 Zimbabwe	elephant keeper Wilfred Willom Cadio	attacked by Dubani (Dubane) at Sondelani Game Lodge. during taming process, ropes were kept on semi-wild elephants, for next training session. One night rope from two elephants got tangled. Wilfred went in to separate the elephants, when he was charged against the iron fence wall.	Wilfred Willom Cadio survived. Brought to hospital by Dan Koehl, one ear was slit, and some internal injuries. Released after some days and continued work. Safety aspects were increased to avoid further accidents.
47	2001-10-20 United Kingdom	† elephant keeper Jim Robson	fatal attack by Geeta at London Zoo. Robson is believed to have tripped and fallen in the elephant paddock. One of the three elephants he looked after then stepped on him.	† Jim Robson died 2001-10-20, London Zoo. Mr Robson was flown to the Royal Free Hospital by helicopter but died soon afterwards from multiple injuries.
48	2001-04-15 South Africa	† elephant keeper Fiso Mbambo	fatal attack by Thandi at Brian Boswells Circus. "just pushed him over, knelt on him and walked over him and down to the river."	† Fiso Mbambo died 2001-04-15, Broederstroom outside Johannesburg. Died at the scene in Broederstroom outside Johannesburg.
49	2001-02-23 . Russia	† elephant trainer Alexander Terekhov	fatal attack by Candy at Circus Durov (Animal Theater V.L. Durov Nook). crushed to death in the elephant's pen after the evening performance.	† Alexander Terekhov died 2001-02-23
50	2001-02-08 United Kingdom	† elephant keeper Richard Hughes	fatal attack by Kumara at Chester Zoo. butted and thrown against a fence	† Richard Hughes died 2001-02-19?
51	2000-02 United Kingdom	† elephant keeper Darren Cockrill	fatal attack by La Petite at Port Lympne Zoo.	† Darren Cockrill died 2000-02-00, Port Lympne Zoo. The 27-year-old was found dead in the elephant enclosure at noon yesterday. He had suffered multiple injuries, said the spokesman. He was declared dead on arrival at William Harvey Hospital in Ashford.
52	2000 Namibia	elephant trainer Dan Koehl	attacked by Kasper at Ovita Game Farm. When running towards Ovita Lodge because of rain, Koehl was charged by semi-trained Kasper and Balthasar. With a film camera in his hands.	Dan Koehl survived. Koehl turned around and charged back. The two elephants turned and fled, leaving Koehl unharmed. The present elephant keepers Marcus Linder and Jörg Burger thought Koehl was injured, until meeting him on the lodge.
53	1999 Germany	elephant keeper Lorenz Schwellenbach	attacked by Tusker at Wuppertal Zoo.	Lorenz Schwellenbach survived. severly injured
54	1998 Zimbabwe	elephant keeper Sibangilizwe Ncube	attacked by Bertha at Sondelani Game Lodge. after being chained up at the fence, grabbed Sibangilizwes foot, and pulled him towards her, trying to tusk him.	Sibangilizwe Ncube survived. Saved by Dan Koehl and Luckson Mwayemudza, who poked her with hooks, and made her release Sibangilizwe, who did not suffer critical injuries.
55	1996-06-01 Chile	† visitor Rodiguo Silva	fatal attack by Frida at Circus Aguilas (Circo Aguilas). slapped a boy and knocked him to the ground during a circus appearance in the northern Chilean town of Iquique.	† Rodiguo Silva died 1996-06-01
56	1996-01-03 Germany	elephant keeper Clemens Reckmann	attacked by Lakshmi at Berlin Zoo.	Clemens Reckmann survived. severe injures. Lakshmi was dead shortly afterwards.
57	1996 India	† mahout Annaiah	fatal attack by Arjuna at Balle Elephant Camp.	† Annaiah died 1996
58	1996 Yugoslavia	† elephant trainer Josef Gärtner	fatal attack by Sabu (Sabi) at Josef Gärtner. Killed Josef Gärtner during tour 1996 in Carpentras, France	† Josef Gärtner died 1996, Carpentras.
59	1995-04-02 Belgium	† elephant keeper Dougie Robertson	fatal attack by Benjamin at Monde Sauvage Safari, Aywaille.	† Dougie Robertson died 1995-04-02
60	1995-02-03 Germany	† elephant keeper Uwe Rothe	fatal attack by Danka at Saarbrücken Zoo . squeezed Rothe with her head against a wooden wall	† Uwe Rothe died 1995-02-03
61	1995 Germany	elephant keeper Karl Kock	accident by Mala at Carl Hagenbecks Tierpark (Stellingen). fighting with Mogly	Karl Kock survived. injuries when falling off from elephant, during the fight. Claimed to be rescued by bull Hussein, when he was lying between the fighting elephants
62	1994-08-20 United States	† elephant trainer Allen Campbell	fatal attack by Tyke (Mike) at Allen Campbell. crushed to death after attempting to save fellow co-worker Dallas Beckwith from the performing elephant Tyke, who had run amok	† Allen Campbell died 1994-08-20, Neal S. Blaisdell Center in Honolulu, Hawaii. Campbell's autopsy revealed that he had cocaine in his system.
63	1994-04-02 Germany	elephant keeper Kai Dobenecker	attacked by Zambi at Augsburg Zoo.	Kai Dobenecker survived. badly injured
64	1994 Denmark	elephant trainer Kim Benneweis	attacked by Siam at Circus Benneweis. the elephant trainer Kim Benneweis, and almost killed him in the ring, during tour in Nyborg, Denmark. Outside the tent she attacked a visiting elderly man Einar Johannes Kristensen, who was later sent to Odense hospital.	Kim Benneweis survived.
65	1994 Denmark	visitor Einar Johannes Kristensen	attacked by Siam at Circus Benneweis. Outside the tent she attacked a visiting elderly man Einar Johannes Kristensen	Einar Johannes Kristensen survived. Einar Johannes Kristensen, was later sent to Odense hospital.
66	1993-10-07 Canada	elephant keeper Nick Rensink	attacked by Iringa at Toronto Zoo. That morning, Rensinck, more than 18 months experience with the Zoo's elephants, attempted to end a disagreement between Thika and Iringa. When he tried to force Iringa back, she threw him across the holding area with her Trunk and gored him repeatedly in the leg while he was pinned on his back.	Nick Rensink survived. Rensinck might have been killed if not Keeper Mark Bongelli, was able to step into the pen, back the elephant away from Nick and have Nick crawl partially out of the accident area. Mark then pulled Nick through the adjacent pen, past two other elephants to a central area, and called for assistance.
67	1993-07-10 United States	† elephant keeper Charlotte Torre	fatal attack by Tilly at Lowry Park Zoo. First she knocked Torre to the ground with her trunk. Then she kicked the fallen woman with the full force of her 9,500 pounds.	† Charlotte Torre died 1993-07-10, Lowry Park Zoo.
68	1993-05-05 United States	† elephant trainer Axel Gautier	fatal attack by Reba at Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey Circus - Retirement Farm. The elephant approached Gautier from behind, pushed him down with her trunk and stepped on him, the sheriff's report said.	† Axel Gautier died 1993-05-05, Shands Hospital in Gainesville. Gautier was treated at a Williston hospital for internal injuries to his chest, pelvis and abdomen and then flown to Shands Hospital in Gainesville, where he died.
69	1993 Germany	elephant keeper Klaus Ellerhorst	attacked by Rhena at Krefeld Zoo.	Klaus Ellerhorst survived.
70	1993 United States	† elephant trainer Roy Wells	attacked by Billie at Hawthorn Corporation.	Roy Wells survived. Wells was attacked twice by Asian elephant Billie who were transferred to "retired/hands off" after the second attempt in 1993. Protected Contact?
71	1992-12-16 United States	† elephant keeper Jubal Cox	fatal attack by Ginny at San Antonio Zoo. Ginny slapped the keeper Jubal Cox, 29, with her trunk, which she then used to scoop him up and throw him to the ground.	† Jubal Cox died 1992-12-16
72	1992 Sweden	elephant keeper Mikael Eriksson	attacked by Tanja at Boras Zoo. inside the stable, trying to push him down and squeeze him on the stable floor.	Mikael Eriksson survived. Saved due to thathe was attacked in a corner, why the elephant couldnt squeeze him. Managed to get free and escape.
73	1992 Sweden	elephant keeper Tony Svensson	attacked by Tanja at Boras Zoo. Svensson during walk in forest outside the enclosure, by pushing him and stamping on his foot.	Tony Svensson survived.
74	1991-08-04 United Kingdom	† elephant keeper Roy Lock	fatal attack by Iris at Twycross Zoo. with a head butt while he was tending to its injured foot. Roy Lock poked his head through the bars of the elephant cage when he was butted by the five-ton elephant.	† Roy Lock died 1991-08-04, Twycross Zoo. His neck was broken against the cage bars.
75	1991-01-12 United States	† curator Lorne Jackson	fatal attack by Smokey at Oakland Zoo (Knowland Park). trampled and struck Jackson with its leg or Trunk.	† Lorne Jackson died 1991-01-12, Oakland Zoo. Jackson, who suffered head and chest injuries, was pronounced dead less than an hour later. The trampling death of zookeeper Lorne Jackson by Smokey in 1991 led the Oakland Zoo to transfer their elephants to Protected Contact.
76	1991 Sweden	† elephant keeper Robert Nilsson	fatal accident by Putschie at Kolmarden Zoo. Donkey attacked Putsche, who pushed Nilsson into a wall	† Robert Nilsson died 1991, Kolmarden Zoo. Head and body crushed
77	1991 United States	† elephant keeper Pamela Orsi	fatal accident by Alice at Albuquerque Biological Park. Alice fighting with Cha Cha, another elephant	† Pamela Orsi died 1991, Albuquerque Biological Park.
78	1990-06-21 United States	† elephant keeper David Dickerson	fatal accident by Carol at George Carden Circus International. Startled by a passing car, a 6,400-pound elephant, Carol, stumbled while being led to a circus appearance and fell on her handler, who was crushed to death as the animal struggled to get back on her Feet.	† David Dickerson died 1990-06-21
79	1989-02-01 United States	elephant keeper David SaoMarcos	attacked by Cindy at San Diego Zoo Safari Park. SaoMarcos was kicked, beaten and knocked into a Moat by Cindy, an 8,000-pound Asian elephant once branded as dangerous.	David SaoMarcos survived. SaoMarcos suffered a broken collarbone and numerous scrapes and bruises.
80	1989-02 United States	† elephant keeper Joe Allen	fatal attack by Casey at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay (Busch Gardens Africa).	† Joe Allen died 1989-02, Busch Gardens Tampa Bay (Busch Gardens Africa).
81	1989 Sweden	zookeeper Bo Larsson	attacked by Shiva at Stockholm Zoo (Skansen). during footcare. Pushed Larsson into a concrete wall.	Bo Larsson survived. treated for concussion at Karolinska hospital, Stockholm.
82	1988-10-03 United States	veterinarian Gail Hedberg	attacked by Tinkerbelle at San Francisco Zoo. knocked her down and did a "headstand" on her, Hedberg was nearly crushed to death	Gail Hedberg survived. Hospitalized with a broken pelvis. Hedberg, a nine-year veteran of the zoo, remained hospitalized in stable condition Sunday at San Francisco General Hospital. She had been treating an abscess on Tinkerbelle's head Saturday when she apparently hit a sensitive spot.
83	1988-06 Germany	† elephant keeper Rolf Amelung	attacked by Siporex at Hannover Zoo. badly during training performance.	Rolf Amelung survived. Disabled pensioner.
84	1985 Germany	† elephant trainer Wolfgang Ramin	attacked by Bibi at Hannover Zoo.	Wolfgang Ramin survived.
85	1985 Sweden	† elephant trainer Josef Gärtner	attacked by Bimbo at Circus Scott. attacked Josef Gärtner several times during the spring and summer 1985.	Josef Gärtner survived. By Christmas the control was lost over the bull, and he could net be kept from attacking the other elephants.
86	1985 United States	† visitor Joan Scovel	fatal attack by Frieda (Freida, Taffy) at Cole Bros. Circus (Clyde Beatty-Cole Brothers Circus). by grabbing the woman with her Trunk and throwing her down to the ground in a parking lot of the New London Mall.	† Joan Scovel died 1985
87	1984-06-19 Switzerland	† elephant keeper Mohammed Hanzi	fatal attack by Madura at Circus Knie. during morning training in Bad Gastein in Salzburg, Austria.	† Mohammed Hanzi died 1984-06-19, Bad Gastein in Salzburg. The captive born elephant Madura was shot two days afterwards.
88	1984-06 Sweden	† elephant head-keeper Bill Hemberg	attacked by Shiva at Stockholm Zoo (Skansen). when Hemberg were cleaning the outdoor pool. Prssed him several times against a concrete wall.	Bill Hemberg survived. had teeh cracked, sever head wounds, and treated for concussion at Danderyd hospital, Stockholm.
89	1984 United Kingdom	† elephant keeper Mark Aitken	fatal attack by Bindu at Port Lympne Zoo. crushed to death	† Mark Aitken died 1984, Port Lympne Zoo.
90	1983-07-24 United States	† elephant keeper Lee Keaton	fatal attack by Misty at Lion Country Safari, Inc - Laguna Hills. broke free from her chains at Lion Country Safari in Irvine, California and turned on game warden Lee Keaton, crushing his Skull and killing him instantly.	† Lee Keaton died 1983-07-24
91	1983-07 United States	elephant keeper David Wilson	attacked by Misty at Lion Country Safari, Inc - Laguna Hills.	David Wilson survived.
92	1983-06-05 Canada	† elephant keeper Toby Styles	attacked by Tantor at Toronto Zoo. tucked his Trunk under and put his Ears out and charged like a great big truck.	Toby Styles survived. Styles escaped the attack.In most cases what you do is charge them back – it’s just like a big bluff. But he started to come at me and I knew this was the time to get the hell out of there. I didn’t know I could still move that fast.Toby Styles
93	1983-01 Germany	elephant keeper Karl Müller	attacked by Bibi at Wuppertal Zoo.	Karl Müller survived. Severe injuries from being attacked by Bibi
94	1982-09-13 United States	visitor Mary Herman	fatal attack by Anna May at Woodcocks’s elephant act. swatted the woman with her trunk, killing her	† Mary Herman died 1982-09-13, near a Wisconsin Rapids restaurant. Mary Herman, 30, a friend of elephant trainer Ben Williams, was found dead of a "crushing-type injury," on Sept. 13 in a bushy area near a Wisconsin Rapids restaurant.
95	1982 Finland	artist Tuulikki Eloranta	attacked by Shiva at Circus Sariola. pressed to a wall, when she was trying to feed elephant apples, without her trainer present.	Tuulikki Eloranta survived. Broken ribs, and hospitalization during several months.
96	1982 Yugoslavia	† elephant trainer Chiara Medini-Gärtner	fatal attack by Douglas at Josef Gärtner.	† Chiara Medini-Gärtner died 1982
97	1980? Italy	elephant trainer Banda Vidane	attacked by Jumani (Diamond) at American Circus. At Circus Americano (Flavio Togni) Jumani broke the shoulder of elephant trainer Banda Vidane.	Banda Vidane survived.
98	1980 Canada	director John Lehnhardt	attacked by Spike (Ganesha) at Calgary Zoo. Lehnhardt’s job was to separate a 3,000-pound male elephant from two females at night. “This young male decided he wasn’t going, so he tried to kill me. He knocked me down and tried to squish me into the floor with his head,” he said.”	John Lehnhardt survived. Lehnhardt grabbed the bull’s ear and quickly moved to the elephant’s side. “If he’d had Tusks, he would have gored me to death,” he said.
99	1978-05-05 Canada	† animal trainer Eloise Berchtold	fatal attack by Teak (Rajah) at Circus Gatini. after she apparently slipped and fell during the Gatini Circus performance	† Eloise Berchtold died 1978-05-05, Gatini Circus in Quebec. Teak, had been trained by Berry and Berchtold on the farm in Cowlitz County. Teak was immediately killed by the veterinarian at the circus. Morgan Berry spread her ashes on the farm.
100	1977 Sweden	elephant keeper Gerd Thorin	attacked by Tabu at Boras Zoo. when Thorin was cleaning outside enclosure. Pushed him down on the ground, and tried unsuccessfully to gore him with the tusks and squeeze him, but since the ground was frozen, the tusk could not enter deep enough into the earth.	Gerd Thorin survived. Thorin saved himself by hitting the elephants eye with a fork, which made the elephant stop, until other keepers came to help and chased away the elephant. Thorin was hospitalized with broken ribs.
101	1972-06-16 France	† director Dany Renz	fatal attack by Chiquita at Circus Rancy.	† Dany Renz died 1972-06-17, Issoire. Died 17 June on hospital.
102	1971 Germany	elephant keeper Dieter Köhler	attacked by Mapalay at Ruhr Zoo, Gelsenkirchen.	Dieter Köhler survived.
103	1971 Germany	elephant keeper Bernd Millat	attacked by Mapalay at Ruhr Zoo, Gelsenkirchen.	Bernd Millat survived.
104	1971 Germany	elephant keeper Gustav Röckener	attacked by Mapalay at Ruhr Zoo, Gelsenkirchen.	Gustav Röckener survived.
105	1971 Germany	elephant keeper Ralf Ulbrich	attacked by Mapalay at Ruhr Zoo, Gelsenkirchen.	Ralf Ulbrich survived.
106	1965 Germany	† elephant keeper N.N. Bauvig	attacked by Taku at Circus Krone. the danish elephant keeper Bauvig severly, on tour in Hamburg.	N.N. Bauvig survived.
107	1964 Germany	† director Carl Sembach	attacked by Assam at Circus Krone.	Carl Sembach survived. sold in Moskow after he had attacked the circus director Mr. Sembach.
108	1963-08-05 Germany	† elephant keeper Günther Lenz	fatal attack by Salim (Salem) at Berlin Zoo. grabbed Lenz with his trunk, three times he smashed the man against the wall, then rolled him on the floor, while tusking him.	† Günther Lenz died 1963-08-05, Berlin Zoo, Berlin. Keeper Robert Jung poked Salim with an iron rod, while a visitor jumped over the mot, and dragged Lenz away, but Lenz was already dead.
109	1957 United Kingdom	† elephant keeper William Aslett	fatal attack by Salt at Circus Rosaire.	† William Aslett died 1957
110	1955-12 Australia	† elephant keeper Charles Cody	attacked by Jip at Sydney Zoo. Knocked down Cody with her trunk and trampled him	Charles Cody survived. Hospitalized with a broken ankle and severe bruises
111	1954-08-17 New Zealand	† elephant keeper Frank Lane	fatal attack by Jamuna at Auckland Zoo. Lane had just fed a young elephant, Kassala, when Jamuna swung her truck knocking him into the wall and killing him instantly.	† Frank Lane died 1954-08-17, Auckland Zoo. His ribs fractured, the pericardium around the heart split, his lungs and arteries were bruised, and his head squashed and shattered against the wall.
112	1953-07-28 Germany	† elephant keeper Eduard Soukop	attacked by August at Munich Zoo.	Eduard Soukop survived. 1953-07-31: August was shot by director Heinz Heck.
113	1946-02-22 Australia	† animal trainer Eileen Wirth	attacked by Jip at Wirth Circus. grabbed her left arm in it's mouth and was about to fling her to the ground and trample her when old Princess Alice, another female elephant, broke her chains, attacked Gyp and pulled Miss Wirth to safety.	Eileen Wirth survived. Miss Wirth's forearm was fractured in two places, which was under treatment
114	1941-04-26 United States	elephant trainer George "Slim" Lewis	attacked by Ziggy at Brookfield Zoo. Lewis was able to get Ziggy unchained, and for a while to participate in zoo activities. Then, on April 26, 1941, hormones high from being "in Musth, " Ziggy trunk-slapped Lewis, knocking him fifty Feet, while zoo visitors looked on in horror. Before Lewis could get up, Ziggy had him by the leg, plunging his Tusks down repeatedly, while Lewis, happy to be slim, rolled into the space in between them to avoid getting gored.	George "Slim" Lewis survived. When his Tusks briefly caught deep in the dirt, Lewis managed to escape. Ziggy picked up Lewis's hat and threw it after him.
115	1941 Germany	elephant keeper unknown elephantkeeper	fatal attack by Lacksemie at Wuppertal Zoo. crushed the keeper against the wall	† unknown elephantkeeper died
116	1938-07-17	† elephant head-keeper Hans Werner	fatal attack by Wastl. A very early birth, only 50 kgs heavy, and the mother had no milk by the birth. During the first two weeks handreared by elephant keeper Hans Werner, later succesfully introduced to the mother. Killed the elephant keeper Hans Werner 1938-07-17 by six year of age.	† Hans Werner died 1938-07-17, Munich Zoo.
117	1935 Germany	† elephant keeper Mandal Sukla	fatal attack by Omar at Hannover Zoo.	† Mandal Sukla died 1935, Hannover Zoo.
118	1933-05-01 Germany	† director Heinz Heck	attacked by Boy at Munich Zoo.	Heinz Heck survived.
119	1929-10-12 United States	† visitor Eva Donohue	fatal attack by Black Diamond at Al G. Barnes Circus. smashed Mrs. Donohue to the ground, trampled the life out of her.	† Eva Donohue died 1929-10-12, Corsicana, Texas. Eva Donohue was taken to a nearby hospital, but only lived for a few minutes. Attendants said her skull was crushed.
120	1929 Germany	† elephant trainer Gustav Hundrieser	attacked by Boy at Circus Carl Hagenbeck-Stellingen. On Circus Hagenbeck	Gustav Hundrieser survived. Boy was transferred to Munich Zoo.
121	1929 Czech Republic	† elephant keeper Johann	fatal attack by Buby (Bubi) at Circus Kludsky. Johann was drunk and made a bet that he would bring Bubi to the pub. He was found dead in the morning in the straw in Bubi's stable, and Bubi had blood on his Tusks.	† Johann died 1929
122	1926-01-15 United States	† elephant keeper Ben Reed	fatal attack by Black Diamond at Monroe Brothers Circus.	† Ben Reed died 1926-01-15, Texas. After Black Diamond killed the elephant trainer Been Reed in Texas 1929, he always a system of chains, in order to restrict his movement and possibilities to hit or grab people with his trunk.
123	1923-01-19 Switzerland	† elephant keeper Jean Haetelfinger	fatal attack by Miss Jenny at Basel Zoo.	† Jean Haetelfinger died 1923
124	1921-04-28 Germany	† elephant trainer Wilhelm Philadelphia	fatal attack by Böse Rosa at Circus Sarrasani. crushed the trainer Wilhelm Philadelphia to death on the wall of her box	† Wilhelm Philadelphia died 1921-04-28
125	1916-09-12 United States	† elephant keeper Walter Eldridge	fatal attack by Mary (Big Mary, Murderous Mary) at Sparks Circus. Eldridge started to punish her, but she grabbed him with the trunk, right around the waist and throwed him against the side of the drink stand and crushed him. When he hit the ground the elephant set his foot on his head and blood and brains and stuff squirted all over the street	† Walter Eldridge died 1916-09-12, Kingsport. Eldridge was hired as elephant groom at 11th of September in St. Paul, Virginia, and was killed after one day on duty.
126	1914-06-16 United States	† elephant keeper Michael Raddatz	fatal attack by Babe (York, Chief) at Toledo Zoo. While being prepared for riding with howdah, Babe hurled Raddatz to the ground by a blow from the trunk, knelt upon him and tusked him three times.	† Michael Raddatz died 1914-06-16, Toledo Zoo. Raddatz were terribly crushed, and died within half an hour at hospital.
127	1910-10-20 . United States	† elephant keeper Robert Shields	fatal attack by Robbins Queen at Bartell Wild Animal Farm (William Bartel).	† Robert Shields died 1910-10-20
128	1908-09 Hungary	† elephant keeper István Szokola	fatal attack by Sziam at Budapest Zoo. Siam attacked Szokola again	† István Szokola died 1908-09, Budapest Hospital. István Szokola suffered such severe injuries that he died at Bethesda Hospital the same day.
129	1907-04 Hungary	† elephant keeper István Szokola	attacked by Sziam at Budapest Zoo. Siam grabbed his caregiver, István Szokola, with his nose, cut him to the ground, and even trampled him.	István Szokola survived. Szokola had to be taken to hospital.
130	1904-12 United States	† elephant keeper W.J. Meacher	fatal attack by Sid at Forepaugh-Sells Show.	† W.J. Meacher died 1904-12
131	1904-01-24 United Kingdom	† elephant trainer George Lockhart Sr.	fatal attack by Salt at George Lockhart Sr.. while unloading elephants at the railroad station on Hoe Street, Walthamstow, London. the elephants started to run through the railroad yards and Lockhart after them. Salt crushed him to death against the side of a car.	† George Lockhart Sr. died 1904-01-24
132	1902-05-27 United States	† visitor James Fielding Blount	fatal attack by Topsy (4-Paw Topsy, Crooked-tail Topsy) at Forepaugh-Sells Show. threw Blount to the ground with her Trunk and then crushed him with either her head, knees, or foot, or some combination thereof.	† James Fielding Blount died 1902-05-27, Brooklyn.
133	1899-12-20 United States	† superintendent Patrick Meager	fatal attack by Sid at Forepaugh-Sells Show. One account describes how Sid "hurled the trainer to the ground with his Trunk. The elephant then fell on his victim, pierced Meaghers body with one of his Tusks, on which was a brass ball six inches in diameter	† Patrick Meager died 1899-12-20, Columbus, Ohio, winterquarters ("Sellsville").
134	1899-04-09 United States	† elephant keeper Frank Fisher	fatal attack by Rajah at Lemon Brothers Show.	† Frank Fisher died 1899-04-09, Argentine, Kansas.
135	1898-06-03 United States	† elephant trainer Joe Anderson	fatal attack by Prince at Great Wallace Brothers.	† Joe Anderson died 1898-06-03, Racine, WI.
136	1890-12-11 Sweden	† director Alexander Eisfeldt	fatal attack by Shemir at Eisfeldts menageri (Circus Leonard).	† Alexander Eisfeldt died 1890-12-11, Riga.
137	1888-09 United States	elephant keeper John Goggy	fatal attack by Zip at Shelbys Circus (Dan Shelby).	† John Goggy died 1888-09, Dubois, Pa.
138	1885-10-11 United States	† other Robert White	fatal attack by Empress (Gypsy) at Forepaugh & Samwells. Raising her Trunk in the air felled White to the ground with one tremendous blow. She struck him another blow as he lay prostrate, and then rearing on her hind legs brought one of her front Feet down on White’s chest with the full force of her ponderous weight. She paused for a moment apparently to see whether her victim would offer any resistance, and when he moaned feebly she thrust down her immense head and with her tusk literally disemboweled him.	† Robert White died 1885-10-11, Winter quarters of Forepaugh’s Circus. Daniel Taylor, an attaché of the circus, picked up a spear, and dashing into the elephant house plunged it into the brute’s leg. She stopped thrusting at the prostrate man with her single but ugly tusk. White was taken to a hospital, where he died very soon afterward.
139	1885 United States	† elephant keeper James Sweeney	fatal attack by Albert at Barnum and London Circus. Asiatic elephant, Albert, killed his keeper, James Sweeney, at Nashua, New Hampshire	† James Sweeney died 1885, Nashua, New Hampshire. The animal was taken to a ravine and shot.
140	1885 United States	† elephant trainer Bernard Shea	attacked by Empress (Gypsy) at Harris Nickel Plate Shows. Shea rode Gypsy to a stream so she could cool herself. There, Gypsy’s Trunk grabbed Shea and shoved him underwater.	Bernard Shea survived. Wriggling free, Shea subdued Gypsy in a “brutal” manner, which Johnston does not detail. “Shea quit the show after this incident, knowing it was only a matter of time before (Gypsy) would kill him.”
141	1883-01-28 Germany	† elephant keeper Heinrich Krüger	fatal attack by Rostom (Rustum) at Berlin Zoo. Rostom killed the zookeeper Heinrich Krüger, who were cleaning the stable, and walked over Rostom's hay. Rostom pushed him with his right tusk (he didn't have a left tusk) into a stable wall and squeezed him.	† Heinrich Krüger died 1883-01-28
142	1881-05-03 Germany	† elephant keeper Adolf Marschall	attacked by Omar at Berlin Zoo. Marschall was removing the saddle from Omar, after ride operations, when Omar attacked him, pushed him and tusked him.	Adolf Marschall survived. Severe injuries in right side of the breast, and brought to hospital.
143	1880-09-28 United States	† animal trainer John King	fatal attack by Chief at John Robinson Circus. While the circus was in Charlotte for performances, Chief rammed King into his railcar cage, crushing him. King was described as crushed beyond recognition “to jelly”.	† John King died 1880-09-29
144	1873-12-02 Germany	† elephant head-keeper Unknown Pechler	fatal attack by Boy at Berlin Zoo. Attacked by Boy when he wanted to fetch a broom from the stable. Boy pushed him into the stable wall, and killed him.	† Unknown Pechler died 1873-12-02, Berlin Zoo, Berlin.
145	1872-06 Germany	† visitor Max Sack	fatal attack by Boy at Berlin Zoo. Boy pushed the visitor Berlin Judiciary Max Sack into iron bars.	† Max Sack died 1872-09-02, Berlin hospital. Sack suffered a collarbone fracture and died from the injuries in 1872-09-02.
146	1871-06 United Kingdom	† agent William Paton	fatal attack by Prince at Duke Alfred of Edinburgh. On arrival in Plymouth, Toms caretaker, Colonel William Paton managed to get the elephant onboard the train, but after the train reached full speed, Tom panicked and crushed the wall between him and his keeper. When trying to keep him back, Paton was crushed against a wall.	† William Paton died 1871-06
147	1867-02-03 Germany	† elephant keeper Unknown Schmidt	fatal attack by Boy at Berlin Zoo.	† Unknown Schmidt died 1867-02-03
148	1859 United States	† elephant trainer Frank Nash	attacked by Tippoo Sahib at Van Amburg Circus. struck at Nash while be was practicing the animal in the tent, there being no audience present.	Frank Nash survived.
149	1849-06-12 United Kingdom	† director William Wombwell	fatal attack by Old Jimmy at Wombwells Travelling Menagerie. Jimmy (in musth) pushed Wombwell to corner of the den, boring him with its Tusks. According to Sanger, Wombwell was trying to stop two elephants fighting.	† William Wombwell died 1849-06-12, during tour in Coventry. A young man poked the elephant with a spiked ladder, W. could just walk out, bleeding, brought to Mt. Johnson Hospital. Tusk had penetrated through the thigh, separating the muscles, and exposing the large arteries. There was also extensive laceration. Died after midnight.
150	1848-06-13 United Kingdom	† veterinarian Richard Howard	fatal attack by Rajah at Liverpool Zoological Gardens. grew infuriated after being struck twice with a broom by its keeper (Richard Howard), to make him budge, and he ran at the man, jammed him against the bars of the cage, let him fall, and then crushed him to death underfoot.	† Richard Howard died 1848-06-13, Liverpool Zoological Gardens.
151	1845-03-08 United States	† elephant keeper Thomas Saunders	fatal attack by Pizarro at Raymond & Warings Menagerie, Museum and Circus United. Was knocked from his horse and killed by the elephant Pizarro while on the road about 5 miles north of Baton Rouge LA, on the way to Bayou Sara.	† Thomas Saunders died 1845-03-08
152	1843-12-23 United Kingdom	† elephant keeper Henry Andrews	fatal attack by Rajah at Liverpool Zoological Gardens.	† Henry Andrews died 1843-12-23, Liverpool Zoological Gardens. The handle of a broom, with which the deceased had often struck the animal, was found near the place, broken in two pieces.
153	1840 United States	† elephant keeper George Crumb	fatal attack by Columbus II at Raymond & Warings Menagerie, Museum and Circus United. Columbus went berserk, attacking Bolivar, killed Bolivar’s keeper, George Crumb, broke up a cage, and lunged at spectators.	† George Crumb died 1840
154	1826-02-26 United Kingdom	† zookeeper unknown zookeeper	fatal attack by Chunee at Exeter Exchange menagerie. killed one of his keepers during their weekly walk	† unknown zookeeper died 1826-02-26, Exeter Exchange menagerie..
155	1825-11-01 United Kingdom	† zookeeper Johann Tietjen	fatal accident by Chunee at Exeter Exchange menagerie. While being cleaned, he turned too sharply and one of his tusks embedded in the unfortunate Tietjen's ribs?	† Johann Tietjen died 1825-11-01, Exeter Exchange menagerie.
156	1815 United Kingdom	† zookeeper Alfred Copps	attacked by Chunee at Exeter Exchange menagerie. Forced Copps into a corner of the cage, pushed with trunk	Alfred Copps survived. Passed out, saved by Edward Cross who distracted the elephant.Remained with the Exeter Exchange until 1822, became last Keeper of the Royal Menagerie at the Tower of London

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