Two female rhinos close in on a 2-year-old girl in
Melbourne, Florida after she escaped from her father’s protection.
The event occurs on Tuesday,
January 1, 2019, according to CNN News. A family of three are reportedly
getting an intimate experience with the animals at the Brevard Zoo
before one of its members — the toddler crawled past barring posts that
are 11 inches apart.
After the risky slip, the child is hit with the snout of one of the rhinos when they both approached.
She
is made to visit a pediatric hospital after her dad quickly responds to
make a rescue. Her mother’s role is not heavily stressed but she is
reported to have sustained an injury in her arm. This required her to
visit a doctor.
Keith Winsten, the zoo’s executive director, sends out words of concern to the family who had an unpleasant experience at the Brevard Zoo.
“Our No. 1 concern is the safety and welfare of our guests and our hearts go out to the family.
“Safety has always been of paramount importance to us,” CNN gathers from Winstein.
Until a safety review has been completed, rhino experiences are not allowed says a statement by zoo officials.
They confirm to CNN that an incident such as
the one with the toddler, has never occurred since the year 2009, when
it started giving tours.