Exotic Incident #1442
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Charlotte, VT - USA
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Incident Date:
19/09/1991
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Summary:
Several witnesses reported a man employed by Great American Circus beating a baby elephant with a shovel after he pulled his truck into a restaurant parking lot. The elephant’s shrieking was so loud it could be heard by the patrons inside the restaurant. The man left when he noticed several people watching.