Exotic Incident #346
Incident Date:
03/25/2001
Location:
Allentown, PA - USA
Facility Name:
Royal Palace Circus
Facility Type:
Circus (C)
Incident Category:
Escape/Attack resulting in human injury (HI)
Species:
Reptiles
Animal:
Cobra
Animal disposition:
Summary:
A poisonous cobra bit a snake charmer in front of a crowd of about 500 people during a performance of the Royal Palace Circus. The man was rushed to the hospital for emergency treatment.
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