Exotic Incident #1428
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Deland, FL - USA
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Incident Date:
03/02/2000
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Summary:
An inspector with the USDA found serious health problems with two elephants owned by Clyde Beatty-Cole Bros. Circus. 55-year old Bessie bleeds when she urinates and 46-year old Helen’s tail is partially paralyzed preventing her from cleanly defecating.