Exotic Incident #47

Incident Date:
04/25/1994
Location:
Muskegon, MI - USA
Facility Name:
Tarzan Zerbini Circus
Facility Type:
Circus (C)
Incident Category:
Escape/Attack resulting in human injury (HI)
Species:
Elephants
Animal:
Asian Elephant
Animal disposition:

Summary:

During the intermission at Tarzan Zerbini Circus, elephant rides were offered. One elephant fell into the passenger loading platform, emptying passengers underneath the platform, and bending it. Three children were injured.

Action take by Born Free USA:

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