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Circus Elephant Viola Escapes Jordan World Circus in Butte on Tuesday

Apr 17, 2024, 06:07 AM

In Butte, Montana, a circus elephant named Viola escaped from the Jordan World Circus on a Tuesday, causing a stir as she roamed the streets. The 58-year-old Asian elephant was being washed in a parking lot when she was spooked by a backfiring car, leading to her brief escape. Viola wandered through traffic and even left a sizable souvenir on a local lawn before being safely recaptured by her handlers. The incident halted traffic and attracted considerable attention from residents and media alike.