2003 Quezon City elephant escape incident

Animal escape in Quezon City, Philippines September 2024 The 2003 Quezon City elephant escape incident occurred on May 8, 2003, where Jumbo, a captive performing elephant, escaped into the streets of Kamuning in Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines. Background Elephant World was a two-year show by Uniprom Inc., a Thai company which sent performing elephants around the world. For the Philippine leg of the tour, the company brought over 10 elephants and housed them in a compound near Araneta Center (now Araneta City) dubbed Elephant Arena where they are to perform.Gamboa Rey Signs and sounds of desperation, hope and fun https://www.philstar.com/business/2002/11/29/185896/signs-and-sounds-desperation-hope-and-fun 20 September 2024 The Philippine Star 29 November 2002 Escape On the morning of May 8, 2003, Jumbo, a 21-year old, 8 foot tall Asian elephant, biggest of the 10, escaped its confines when a trainer allegedly left the visitor entrance gates open after the taping of the GMA network morning show Sis.Franche Doris Trainor sinisi sa pagkawala ng elepante Trainor blamed for missing elephant https://www.philstar.com/metro/2003/05/10/205583/trainor-sinisi-sa-pagkawala-ng-elepante The Philippine Star 20 September 2024 fil 10 May 2003 Upon the elephant's escape, it had injured two trainers who were trying to stop it. Other handlers were unable to restrain the animal, which led it to walk some 3 kilometers passing by Ramon Magsaysay High School, onto EDSA traffic, finally ending in Tomas Morato Avenue where it took rest. A truck was used to block the animal from progressing further into the street.Mangubat Lio Ostrich in QC? Nothing compared to when an elephant caused a Tomas Morato traffic jam https://www.spin.ph/life/guide/remember-when-an-elephant-caused-a-tomas-morato-traffic-jam-a1017-20200804 20 September 2024 Sports Interactive Network Philippines 4 August 2020 en The sight of the elephant seemingly touring the streets attracted the attention of a crowd of onlookers that gathered around it.Circus Elephant Escapes in Philippines https://www.michigansthumb.com/news/article/Circus-Elephant-Escapes-in-Philippines-7353799.php 20 September 2024 Huron Daily Tribune 7 May 2003 Handlers chained Jumbo to a tree and fed it bananas. A resident later doused the elephant with water to keep it cool. The elephant did not show signs of distress and was able to perform a few tricks entertaining the crowd.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kPOxY3EocDk Authorities track down escaped elephant 2015-07-21 AP Archive 2024-09-19 YouTube A veterinarian eventually tranquilized Jumbo.2003-05-09 Show elephant runs amok, causes uproar in Manila https://gulfnews.com/uae/show-elephant-runs-amok-causes-uproar-in-manila-1.355846 2024-09-19 gulfnews.com en The MMDA brought a crane and a truck to bring the sedated animal back to its enclosure, however, upon raising the animal to load it on the truck, they dropped Jumbo on his back, damaging a nearby taxi.Bernbaum Brian 2003-05-09 The Odd Truth, May 8, 2003 - CBS News https://www.cbsnews.com/news/the-odd-truth-may-8-2003/ 2024-09-19 www.cbsnews.com en-US Aftermath An investigation was launched regarding the circumstances of the escape and whether or not the company incurred violations or sanctions in bringing "wildlife threats" in the country.Echeminada Perseus Charges vs Jumbo's promoters mulled https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2003/05/13/205933/charges-vs-jumbo146s-promoters-mulled 2024-09-19 Philstar.com A team composed of wildlife experts and veterinarians was mobilized to assess the living conditions of the elephants and determine if they were maltreated.Echeminada Perseus 'Jumbo' may be 'deported' https://www.philstar.com/news-commentary/2003/05/10/205495/145jumbo146-may-be-145deported146 2024-09-19 Philstar.com The incident caused major traffic and blockages in the notoriously busy city center which led to the rerouting of several motorists. It was erroneously reported that one of the trainers was critically injured due to the animal stepping on his ribcage. It was later revealed that both trainers sustained only minor injuries and were treated in nearby Quirino Memorial Medical Center. Jumbo on the other hand was reported to not have sustained any damage from the fall and performed after a few days. Theories on why the elephant took a stroll dominated local news cycles for a few days. The incident also prompted controversy when a trainer spat on actor and known elephant lover Mark Gil's face as he rushed to get near Jumbo.Lo Ricky How Mark stole the show from Jumbo https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2003/05/16/206271/how-mark-stole-show-jumbo 2024-09-19 Philstar.com References Category:History of Quezon City Category:May 2003 in the Philippines Category:Missing or escaped animals