Woman dies after being knocked over by pet llama

28 September 2012 - 10:27 By Sapa-AP
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A llama lying down. File photo.
A llama lying down. File photo.
Image: Johann Dréo

US police say a woman has been knocked over by a pet llama that was trying to greet her and has died.

A report by the sheriff's office says former coroner Florence Lenahan, 74, apparently had a heart attack as she was being taken to a hospital.

The report says Lenahan called for help Tuesday after a llama named Baby Doll slipped on wet grass while running to greet her and knocked her down, causing her to hit her head on concrete. It says there's no evidence the llama was acting maliciously.

Lenahan's family is working with the Delaware County Humane Society to find homes for animals on the property.

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