Killing of Maddox Derkosh
Killing of Maddox Derkosh dating history
Who
are they
dating right now?
According to our records, Killing of Maddox Derkosh is possibly single.
Relationships
We have no records of past relationships for Killing of Maddox Derkosh.
About
Killing of Maddox Derkosh is a member of the following lists: Deaths due to animal attacks, Deaths due to animal attacks in the United States and Deaths due to dog attacks.
Contribute
Who is Killing of Maddox Derkosh dating? Killing of Maddox Derkosh partner, spouse list. Help us build our profile of Killing of Maddox Derkosh!
Login
to add information, pictures and relationships, join in discussions and get credit for your contributions.
Details
Maddox Lamar Derkosh was a two-year-old American boy killed in an animal attack after falling into an African wild dog exhibit at The Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium on November 4, 2012. The exhibit featured a special observation deck for viewing the dogs; Maddox's mother, Elizabeth Derkosh, lifted her son up onto the railing of the exhibit for "a better view" despite numerous warning signs posted and barriers established. Maddox Derkosh slipped, falling 14 feet (4.3 m) from the railing, past a catch-all safety net built for collecting falling debris, and into the painted dog enclosure, where he was immediately mauled by 11 of the wild dogs. One of the dogs was shot and killed by a police officer on the scene, while zoo staff tried to detain the remaining dogs. Maddox Derkosh was rapidly torn apart and eviscerated by the dogs, and bled to death before anybody was able to reach him. Elizabeth Derkosh was initially accused of criminal negligence in a court filing, but was never prosecuted, having filed her own lawsuit against the zoo and later settling out of court.
More about Killing of Maddox Derkosh
Less about Killing of Maddox Derkosh
