911 call details elephant attack in Fort Worth

The 911 call detailing an elephant attack at the Fort Worth Zoo last year has been released.

The more than four-minute call touches on injuries a 37-year-old female zookeeper sustained from the elephant calf attack — including a puncture wound to her right leg that was bleeding, and injuries to her eye and jaw.

Zoo officials have told media that the injuries sustained in the September 2015 attack were minor.

People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals officials on Monday said local zoo officials need to better protect their employees.

“PETA is calling on the Fort Worth Zoo to do what the Association of Zoos and Aquariums requires and install protective barriers between elephants and zookeepers,” said Rachel Matthews, capital animal law enforcement counsel with PETA.

Fort Worth Zoo officials say that barriers are used when dealing with the animals who can be most aggressive, adult males.

“We are in compliance with [Association of Zoos and Aquariums] requirements as they are right now,” said Alexis Wilson, a spokeswoman for the Fort Worth Zoo. “Regulations are changing in 2017.”

The zoo was fined $12,500 by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration over the elephant attack last year. Zoo employees have met with OSHA officials and are still in negotiations regarding the fine.

This story was originally published April 18, 2016 at 4:04 PM with the headline "911 call details elephant attack in Fort Worth."