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| Picture No | 10269398 |
| Date | 4th January 1903 |
| Description | Electrocution of an elephant |
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Topsy the elephant electrocuted in America. Topsy was a domesticated elephant at Luna Park, Coney Island, and had killed three men, including an abusive trainer. The strength of the current used was 6600 volts and Topsy had previously been fed three carrots laced with potassium cyanide.
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| Source | Photograph in the Illustrated London News, 17th January 1903 |
| Credit | © Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans |
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