From the archive: The elephant vanishes: how a circus family went on the run
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Escape of the Circus Family with their Elephant
The chapter narrates the Kludski family's decision to disappear with their elephant, Dumber, in response to increasing pressure from animal rights activists. They load Dumber into a trailer and escape to a village in France to ensure her care away from the scrutiny they faced. Despite facing challenges and backlash, the family settles in the village, caring for Dumber while evading the international campaign against them.
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