CEDAR SPRINGS, Mich. — An employee is severely hurt after a fall inside a giraffe enclosure near Cedar Springs.
The incident took place during the afternoon on April 19 at Deer Tracks Junction Adventure Park, according to the Kent County Sheriff’s Office.
Authorities explain the 27-year-old was on a ladder when it was hit by a giraffe.
Deputies say the employee was taken to the hospital with severe injuries.
Deer Tracks Junction Adventure Park posted to its Facebook page saying one of their workers, Tyler, suffered a traumatic brain injury.
"There are no words to describe how we feel and how grateful we are for this supportive community," the business writes. "If you would all join us in praying for Tyler, we would be so thankful."
In an update released Wednesday, Deer Tracks Junction says the giraffe was moved into an empty enclosure before Tyler entered.
"We do not know all the circumstances that caused this accident," they said. "Whenever you work with large animals, the thought is there that they can hurt you without even trying. Every precaution with the animal was taken properly."
A GoFundMe is set up to help with Tyler's healing journey.
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