Exotic Incident #728
Incident Date:
10/31/2004
Location:
Fordland, MO - USA
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Incident Category:
Escape of animal (EA)
Species:
Elephants
Animal:
Elephant
Animal disposition:
Recaptured
Summary:
A former circus elephant pushed through a fence to escape from a farm and was found following day. The 40-year-old, 5-ton female Asian elephant had several cuts when found, which her caretaker said were likely from her making her way through the fence.
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