A US zookeeper was treated at a hospital for minor head injuries and released after butting heads with a giraffe.
A spokesperson for the Roger Williams Park Zoo in Rhode Island told The Providence Journal that the 18-foot-tall giraffe was being playful and took a swipe at the keeper when she was cleaning up in a space between the exhibit and the public viewing area Saturday.
The keeper remained conscious and was able to walk to safety.
Spokesperson Jan Mariani said the 20-year-old Griffy is not an aggressive animal but likes to get close to people and get his head petted.
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