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August 16, 1866
The Jeffersonian
Stroudsburg, Monroe County, Pennsylvania
What is this article about?
In Friburg, Switzerland, last month, a circus elephant killed its keeper due to fatigue and irritation, leading the director to have the animal executed by cannon after obtaining permission from authorities.
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Execution of an Elephant.
An American circus has been travelling about Switzerland with great success this summer, but at Friburg, last month, the male elephant, over fatigued by the constant marching, and irritated by the rough treatment of his keeper, suddenly seized his keeper and tossing him to a great height, on his fall crushed his chest with his foot before any assistance could be afforded. As it is generally understood that after once killing a man those animals are dangerous, the director of the circus decided upon having it killed, and for that purpose applied to the authorities of Friburg for a piece of cannon. This was granted, and the animal having been enticed into a favorable position, the gun was fired, and the brute fell dead.
An American circus has been travelling about Switzerland with great success this summer, but at Friburg, last month, the male elephant, over fatigued by the constant marching, and irritated by the rough treatment of his keeper, suddenly seized his keeper and tossing him to a great height, on his fall crushed his chest with his foot before any assistance could be afforded. As it is generally understood that after once killing a man those animals are dangerous, the director of the circus decided upon having it killed, and for that purpose applied to the authorities of Friburg for a piece of cannon. This was granted, and the animal having been enticed into a favorable position, the gun was fired, and the brute fell dead.
What sub-type of article is it?
Extraordinary Event
Animal Story
Curiosity
What themes does it cover?
Misfortune
Justice
Crime Punishment
What keywords are associated?
Elephant Execution
Circus Accident
Animal Attack
Keeper Death
What entities or persons were involved?
Male Elephant
Keeper
Director
Where did it happen?
Friburg, Switzerland
Story Details
Key Persons
Male Elephant
Keeper
Director
Location
Friburg, Switzerland
Event Date
Last Month
Story Details
Circus elephant, fatigued and irritated, kills its keeper by tossing and crushing him, leading to its execution by cannon at the director's request.