Exotic Incident #53
Incident Date:
08/20/1994
Location:
Honolulu, HI - USA
Facility Name:
Circus International
Facility Type:
Circus (C)
Incident Category:
Escape of animal (EA)
Species:
Elephants
Animal:
Asian Elephant
Animal disposition:
Dead
Summary:
Tyke, an elephant with Circus International, killed her trainer, injured a circus groom and a dozen spectators, and rampaged through the city before she was shot to death by police.
Action take by Born Free USA:
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