Elephant Escapes Circus in Butte, Montana

An elephant named Viola escaped from a circus in Butte, Montana, and roamed the streets before being captured by her handlers. The incident ended without any injuries to the elephant or humans involved.

Escaped Circus Elephant in Butte, Montana

An elephant escaped from a circus in Butte, Montana, was recaptured without harm. The incident caused minor damage to a storage area at the Butte Civic Center. The elephant, named Viola, was part of the Jordan World Circus and had escaped twice before. PETA filed a complaint over the incident.

Elephant attack in Kafue National Park, Zambia

An elephant charged a truck full of tourists in Kafue National Park in Zambia during an African safari, killing an 80-year-old American woman. The incident is said to be exceedingly rare.

Fatal Elephant Attack in Zambia

An elderly American woman was killed by a charging elephant at Kafue National Park in Zambia when the elephant flipped over the car she was traveling in. The incident resulted in the death of the woman and injuries to other passengers.