Exotic Incident #1428
Incident Date:
02/03/2000
Location:
Deland, FL - USA
Facility Name:
Clyde Beatty-Cole Bros Circus
Facility Type:
Circus (C)
Incident Category:
Injury to animal (IN)
Species:
Elephants
Animal:
Animal disposition:
Summary:
An inspector with the USDA found serious health problems with two elephants owned by Clyde Beatty-Cole Bros. Circus. 55-year old Bessie bleeds when she urinates and 46-year old Helen’s tail is partially paralyzed preventing her from cleanly defecating.
Action take by Born Free USA:
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