Escaped Circus Elephant Briefly Roams Butte, Montana

Viola, an elephant from Jordan World Circus, was recaptured after being spooked by a vehicle backfire.

Viola, a 58-year-old Asian elephant, escaped from Jordan World Circus in Butte, Montana, causing a brief commotion.
The elephant was spooked by a vehicle backfiring, leading her to break through a fence and walk down the city's busiest street.
Residents captured the incident on video, showing Viola walking through traffic and a parking lot.
Animal rights groups criticized the incident, citing concerns over animal welfare and public safety.
Despite the escape, Viola was safely recaptured and returned to perform in the circus later that day.