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Circus Animals Rescued from Burning Truck on Indiana Interstate

Officers from the Grant County Sheriff’s Office and Indiana State Patrol saved five zebras, four camels, and a miniature horse; all animals were unharmed.

  • Circus animals, including five zebras, four camels, and a miniature horse, were rescued from a burning truck on Interstate 69 in Indiana.
  • The incident occurred early Saturday morning and was attended by officers from the Grant County Sheriff’s Office and Indiana State Patrol.
  • The truck, which was transporting the animals for the Shrine Circus, caught fire due to an equipment failure.
  • Two officers were treated for smoke inhalation but were later released; all animals were unharmed.
  • The animals were being transported from Florida to Fort Wayne, Indiana, for a series of shows.
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