Sunday Mirror

2 men die in escaped zoo camel horror

- BY KAREN ROCKETT

TWO men were killed by a camel after it broke free at a petting zoo.

Bobby Matheny, 42, and Tommy Gunn, 67, were believed to be with their families when it charged and stamped on them.

A relative said they were trying to help catch the camel at Shirley Farms, Obion, Tennessee, US.

Police shot it when it attacked a sheriff ’s vehicle as onlookers tried to help.

An expert said camels can crush people and can also break arms, legs and necks by kicking out.

 ?? ?? SHOCK Shirley Farms camel
SHOCK Shirley Farms camel

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