Thursday, July 2, 2026 4:08AM

FELTON, Del. (WPVI) — A 65-year-old man was killed Tuesday after a camel fell on him in Delaware, according to police.

The incident happened around 7 p.m. on Indian Point Road in Felton.

According to Delaware State Police, the man was tending to his camel when the animal fell, resulting in fatal injuries.

The victim’s identity has not been released.

Officials have not provided additional details about the incident.

It is legal to own a camel in Delaware with a Department of Agriculture Exotic Animal Permit.

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