Exotic Incident #1420

Incident Date:
08/10/2002
Location:
Rhinebeck, NY - USA
Facility Name:
Carson & Barnes Circus
Facility Type:
Circus (C)
Incident Category:
Injury to animal (IN)
Species:
Elephants
Animal:
Animal disposition:
Recaptured

Summary:

The trailer transporting 2 African elephants owned by the Carson & Barnes Circus overturned with the elephants inside. The elephants were bruised, but survived. The truck driver was cited for an uninspected trailer, insufficient travel log and failure to keep right.

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