Exotic Incident #1375
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Wilkes-Barre, PA - USA
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Incident Date:
09/04/2010
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Summary:
Elephant is startled and kicks trainer. Trainer dies at scene. Elephant was part of the Irem Shrine Circus but not performing at the time of the incident. Police Lt. Steven Olshefski said the investigation is being conducted by Occupational Safety and Health Administration.