58-Year-Old Elephant Viola Escapes, Disrupts Traffic in Butte, Montana

Apr 17, 2024, 03:16 AM

In Butte, Montana, a 58-year-old circus elephant named Viola escaped from the Jordan World Circus and caused a stir as it roamed the city streets. The incident occurred on Tuesday and led to temporary traffic disruptions. Viola was being washed by her handlers outside the Butte Civic Center when she got loose. Fortunately, she was recaptured without any harm. The elephant also left a notable mark by defecating on a local lawn and knocked over a fence before being secured by her handlers.