Bronx Zoo Worker Bitten by Crocodile While Cleaning Enclosure
A 38-year-old Bronx Zoo employee slipped and was bitten on the left arm by a tomistoma crocodile on Sunday afternoon. Police responded to the scene and the worker was treated at a local hospital before release.
nypost.comA 38-year-old Bronx Zoo worker slipped while cleaning a crocodile enclosure Sunday afternoon and was bitten on the left arm by a tomistoma, according to police and zoo officials. m. and found the worker with an injury to the left arm. The worker was taken to St. Barnabas Hospital and listed in stable condition.
M. when the slip occurred. “The keeper was cleaning an enclosure and after slipping, a small tomistoma nipped at the left forearm of the keeper,” a zoo representative said in a statement. ” The worker is expected to keep both the job and the arm, police said. The 52nd Precinct is investigating the incident.
Key Facts
Story Timeline
3 events- Sunday 2:30 p.m.
Worker slipped while cleaning tomistoma enclosure at Bronx Zoo.
1 sourcenypost.com - Sunday 2:45 p.m.
Police responded to 911 call reporting crocodile bite.
1 sourcenypost.com - Sunday afternoon
Worker treated at St. Barnabas Hospital and released with minor wound.
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Potential Impact
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Police investigation by 52nd Precinct could produce an incident report.
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Bronx Zoo may review enclosure cleaning procedures after the incident.
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