In Montana, a 58-year-old circus elephant created quite a commotion on a Tuesday afternoon. It managed to escape from its handlers and briefly wandered the streets of Butte, causing traffic to come to a standstill in the city of 35,000.
While details about the elephant’s escape remain scarce, NBC Montana shared a video capturing the enormous mammal as it crossed a highway. A handler, desperately chasing behind with a bullhook, tried to regain control.
In a viral clip, a woman can be heard exclaiming through laughter, “A f----- elephant is going down the road, my God!” 🐘🚗🤣
SEE IT! Elephant escapes circus and roams streets in Butte, Montana
— Breaking911 (@Breaking911) April 16, 2024
The animal has since been secured by its handlers
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BREAKING: An elephant escaped from Jordan World Circus show in Montana & was later captured.
— PETA (@peta) April 16, 2024
This could have been avoided if elephants weren’t abused & forced to perform at circuses that endanger them AND the public!
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