Rogue Elephant Rampage: Circus Escape in Butte, Montana
TL;DR
An elephant escaped from the Jordan World Circus in Butte, Montana, causing a stir as it roamed the streets and even defecated on someone's lawn before being safely returned to the circus. The incident was captured on video and sparked a range of reactions on social media, with some expressing concern for the animal's well-being. PETA submitted a complaint to federal authorities, criticizing the circus for its treatment of the elephant and urging people not to support circuses that exploit animals.
- Elephant escapes circus, roams Butte, Montana, video shows The Washington Post
- Circus elephant gets loose, goes for stroll through Butte NBC Montana
- Escaped circus elephant thunders down Montana city street after car backfires, scares her hours before show New York Post
- Mammoth mayhem: elephant escapes circus and roams Montana streets The Guardian US
- Elephant escapes circus, stops traffic: Video FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul
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