Exotic Incident #1554
Incident Date:
08/07/2011
Location:
Anaheim, CA - USA
Facility Name:
Ringling Brothers Circus
Facility Type:
Circus (C)
Incident Category:
Animal health issue (RX)
Species:
Elephants
Animal:
Elephant
Animal disposition:
Dead
Summary:
A 54-year old elephant named Sarah collapsed shortly after performing at the Ringling Bros Circus. The elephant was boarding a rail car when she collapsed. Earlier in the year, USDA had cited Ringling Bros for failing to adequately treat her with medical needs.
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