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Ringling Elephant Attack in Miami

Written by PETA

Posted 01-15-2008

We were recently informed by a whistleblower that Ringling trainer Joe Frisco Jr. was attacked by one of the elephants used by the circus, sustaining injuries severe enough to send him to the hospital. The source claimed that Frisco "has been pounding" on the elephant, which, given the Frisco family’s penchant for violently abusing animals, sounds about right to me. Joe’s brother Tim Frisco was caught on tape viciously beating elephants with steel-tipped bullhooks for the Carson & Barnes Circus, and you can watch video footage showing some of Tim Frisco’s “work” for the circus below. We’ve asked the USDA to look into this incident, so I’ll let you know how that investigation turns out.

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ringling, monkey business, Miami, elephant, attack, pets, joe frisco jr.

Recent Comments

rose commented:

Jan 21, 2008 2:44 PM

Its also pretty sick when you think that most people will instantly blame an animal no matter what. Like its NEVER the persons fault and the animal suddenly turned aggressive. How damn stupid are these people? I think people support circuses and many other types of animal abuse because a they are not aware about animal cruelty OR b they simply dont care about animals.
Kurt K commented:

Jan 21, 2008 1:49 PM

Easy people though the treatment of the elephants was cruel. A man doesn't deserve to loose his life over it!
monica ximena piedrahita commented:

Jan 20, 2008 7:30 PM

I no longer go to the circus and till now I can undertand why people coninue to go i send my love to elephants and other animals confined in this situation for life. I pray for them and send them good positive energy
Ryan commented:

Jan 20, 2008 5:10 PM

go eliphant
oddball, animal lover commented:

Jan 20, 2008 12:13 PM

good for the elephant. Too bad the so called'trainer' didn't die. All circuses should be shut down immediately. I don't understand how ignorant people still support circuses and zoos. i swear to never go to a circus involving animals or any other show or exibit of obvious animal abuse
Karla D commented:

Jan 19, 2008 3:33 AM

This guy is a killjoy. He kills the joy and life out of these elephants and makes them not want to live. If you beat a wild animal up enough it will turn on you. I am glad this elephant turned on Frisco but I'm afraid of what the elephant got for doing it. People like Frisco are compensating for something that they do not have and they are control freaks. The worse kind of people. I wonder if Frisco is married w children and what they really think of him as a man. God Bless the Animals and God Bless PETA for everything that you do for them. I'm on your side.
Susannah S commented:

Jan 18, 2008 9:36 PM

Dear Matthew You may only be 14 but you have the wisdom of a sage. It makes me feel better to know that there are good people like you growing up in the world today! Keep on fighting the good fight and maybe there will BE no more circuses with animal acts in the future. Circuses like "Cirque du Soleil" are terrific and no animal gets hurt in those performances.
antoinette commented:

Jan 18, 2008 8:27 PM

Oh my God that video was so cruel. They beat those poor animals. I would never go to a circus. How can a human being cause so much pain. those people was sick just plain sick. I cried when that elephant was shot he didnt deserve that kind of death. no matter what negative things I hear about peta they really care about the animals. I have given up meat and every time I sign on to there web site my choice is reforce. god bless all . ann
Holly commented:

Jan 18, 2008 6:12 PM

Maya your so right perfect opportunity for All Animal Rights groups to get involved. Darcy in AZ and Michael are also right. People need to show up at these events to let the people who are going in understand what happens to the animals they are paying to see. Thanks to all that care! Lets end this abuse...we each need to do what we can!
Bobbie Province commented:

Jan 18, 2008 2:44 PM

They are fucking murders. If you put a man in the electric chair and he doesn't die on the first round then he is not put throw the same thing again. So why is it that this elephant took what 20 to 30 bullets in who know where? It should have taken one bullet. And to those fuckers that are using these hooks. A female I can't believe it. A fucking female doing this to a defenseless animal. Wish there is someone out there that will do the same to these people as they did to these elephants. I wish I could be that person...

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