Exotic Incident #9
Incident Date:
06/20/1990
Location:
Miami, FL - USA
Facility Name:
Hanneford Family Circus
Facility Type:
Circus (C)
Incident Category:
Escape/Attack resulting in human death (HD)
Species:
Elephants
Animal:
Asian Elephant
Animal disposition:
Summary:
A circus elephant with Hanneford Family Circus was startled by a passing car while being led to an appearance at a swap shop. The elephant fell on her handler who was crushed to death while the animal struggled to get back on her feet.
Action take by Born Free USA:
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