An incident at Uzbekistan's Magic Safari Park has triggered online debate after a child fell from a height following contact with a giraffe.

The child was standing near a fenced viewing area when a giraffe suddenly pushed forward, causing the girl to lose balance and fall from what was described as approximately a two-storey height, The Caspian Post reports via Kazakh media.

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She sustained injuries but no life-threatening condition has been reported.

The mother of the child later shared details on social media, claiming that the animals behaved aggressively during the visit. She alleged that the giraffe first pushed her daughter and later attempted to approach her son as well, who managed to avoid contact.

She also posted images of bruises and stated that, fortunately, the child did not suffer serious injuries.