By Erika Hernandez
A toddler was injured Saturday at a zoo inside Hersheypark, Pennsylvania.after entering a restricted area near the wolf enclosure.
According to a statement from the Derry Municipality police, the minor managed to slip through an opening in a wooden barrier and approach the metal fence of the habitat.
The boy, just 17 months old, put his hand through the fence, at which point one of the wolves reacted instinctively and grabbed his hand.
Animal reaction and rescue
The authorities indicated that the animal’s behavior was “pure” and avoided describing it as an attack.
Witnesses who were at the scene intervened quickly and managed to separate the minor from the animal, preventing the situation from escalating.
The zoo, ZooAmerica North American Flowers and fauna Park, confirmed that The wolf made contact with the boy’s hand, insisting that it was not an aggressive act, but a typical reaction, reviewed USA On the original time.
Parents accused of negligence
The child’s parents, Carrie B. Sortor, 43, and Stephen JB Wilson, 61, were charged with endangering the welfare of a child.
According to police, both were about 25 or 30 feet away, sitting on a bench and apparently distracted by their mobile phones when the incident occurred.
The boy’s injuries were classified as minor, although no specific details have been given about their extent.
The zoo reiterated that its facilities have multiple layers of security, including clear signage and barriers designed to protect both visitors and animals.
In addition, he reminded that visitors must remain in designated areas and supervise children at all times.
The park is home to several gray wolves, carnivorous animals whose diet includes species such as deer and elk, as well as other smaller animals.
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