One of our favourite headlines ever: elephant escaped from the circus! Thank goodness it’s wasn’t a lion, tiger or bear! Wait a second…
A two-and-a-half tonne Indian elephant – appropriately named Baby – escaped yesterday from her quarters in a circus nearby and started running around near some local shops in Blackpool, Ireland. Needless to say, shoppers quickly noticed the “elephant in the room,” or rather “elephant in the parking lot,” while they were going about their business (see what we did there?).
Of course, she was only on the loose for a few minutes before the circus workers caught up with her and brought her home. But we’re sure that if Baby wasn’t escorted home, she would have found her way back fine, since elephants never forget anything and they’re particularly good with directions and traveling.
According to the circus keepers, Baby ran away because she didn’t want to take a shower. However, we’re choosing to believe that she wanted to seek and find Alec Baldwin and have him take care of her.