New York animal park owner trampled to death by antelope
VARYSBURG, N.Y. – The owner of an exotic-animal park in New York has been trampled to death by an antelope that got out of its pen.
The Wyoming County sheriff’s office says 81-year-old Hans Boxler Sr. was feeding animals Monday when he was trampled by a nilgai antelope. Relatives found the animal near its pen with the door open.
The nilgai antelope is native to India and is the largest Asian antelope.
Boxler’s 60-acre Hidden Valley Animal Adventure in Varysburg offers daily safari tours to view animals such as camels, zebras and wildebeest.
A family statement says the death was a shock because Boxler understood the nature of his animals and followed a daily routine.
Boxler was a dairy farmer for over 60 years. He started the wild-animal park in 2002.
News from © The Associated Press, . All rights reserved.
This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.
Join the Conversation!
Want to share your thoughts, add context, or connect with others in your community?
You must be logged in to post a comment.
