Exotic Incident #228
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Location:
Bethune, SC - USA
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Incident Date:
09/05/1999
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Summary:
After riding an elephant named Flora, the trainer tried to get off but fell under the elephant, who stepped on her. The trainer was flown to the hospital and suffered a broken leg. Another trainer working with Flora at the time was not injured.