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Exotic Incident #24

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Bloomington, MN - USA
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Incident Date:
14/10/1992
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Summary:

Before a performance of the Zuhria Shrine Circus, elephant rides were given. After several trips with children and adults on her back, an elephant lost her balance and grabbed at a trainer with her trunk. One child suffered a scrape on the leg. The trainer suffered a gash on the upper leg and was taken to the hospital. Elephant rides were again performed at intermission and after show.