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Rhino Bites Employee at Lincoln Park Zoo

The worker was hospitalized during a routine training exercise.

CHICAGO, IL - A rhinoceros bit an employee at Lincoln Park Zoo on Saturday.

The rhino bit the animal care staff member on the index finger during a routine training exercise, according to NBC-Chicago.

The employee was hospitalized for treatment. The rhino was not injured.

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