Circus Animal Dangers

Animal handlers have an obligation to keep their animals under control at all times. This is especially true when the animals are potentially dangerous. This may sound odd to some, but it is not especially rare for exotic animals to get loose in cities. Every so often there is a story in the media of a dangerous wild animal escaping a circus or zoo and causing havoc in the city. One particularly dangerous animal is the elephant.

Elephants are almost a necessity for zoos and circuses. They are highly intelligent, very emotionally complex creatures. But because of their incredible size and strength, an enraged or frightened elephant can cause enormous damage. Elephants are the largest creatures on land, capable of killing any other animal. Enraged elephants have even been known to chase and gore rhinoceroses, the second-largest land animal.

An elephant's size and intelligence make it easier to escape from enclosures than many other animals. Their size makes them hard to miss, however, and quick response from specially-trained emergency personnel can contain them. Nonetheless, escaped animals are often able to run wild for hours before being subdued and contained. Elephants can be particularly hard to subdue by tranquilizers due to the thickness of their skin, and they are capable of breaking most chains.

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Nearly any runaway exotic animal is potentially dangerous. They are often afraid and unpredictable, posing a serious risk to anyone nearby. If you or someone you love have been seriously injured by a runaway animal, someone may be liable for your suffering. The experienced Milwaukee personal injury lawyers of Habush Habush & Rottier, SC can help you. To discuss your case with a lawyer, contact us today at 800-242-2874