Wolf euthanized at Oshkosh zoo after biting child

By John Kanaly Published: May 26, 2015

 

The City of Oshkosh says a wolf at the Menominee Park Zoo has been euthanized after it bit a child last Friday.

The city says the child gained access to a non-public area of the zoo and put their fingers through the fence. The child received minor injuries from the wolf, according to the city.

The city says the wolf was euthanized following consultation with the Winnebago County Health Department and State Division of Public Health. The wolf was also tested for rabies but the tests came back negative.

The city says the incident is under investigation but wants to assure the public that the zoo is safe.

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