Exotic Incident #2064
Incident Date:
03/23/2014
Location:
St. Louis, MO - USA
Facility Name:
Facility Type:
Circus (C)
Incident Category:
Escape of animal (EA)
Species:
Elephants
Animal:
Elephants
Animal disposition:
Recaptured
Summary:
Three elephants escaped from a Shriner’s circus into the parking lot where the circus was held. No one was hurt, although some cars were damaged. The show was put on by Royal Hanneford Circus, but they hired Carson & Barnes Circus to exhibit the animals. Both companies were fined by the USDA for the incident.
Action take by Born Free USA:
Notes:
http://abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory/circus-settles-federal-complaint-elephant-incidents-44221994