Hippo escapes from circus, takes a stroll down busy Spanish street

Police and circus staff managed to coax the animal back to its enclosure.

By Michelle Hennessy Thursday 5 May 2016, 5:54 PM

May 5th 2016, 5:54 PM 19,918 Views 32 Comments

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A HIPPOPOTAMUS ESCAPED from a circus in Spain last night and stopped traffic when it decided to take a leisurely stroll down a busy street.

Footage emerged online of the large animal blocking traffic in the town of Palos de la Frontera.

Buscando la libertad, se ha escapado en Palos de la Frontera, Huelva. Lamentable espectáculo el del circo. pic.twitter.com/Nk8kaatZ32
— PACMA (@PartidoPACMA) May 4, 2016

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Spanish publication La Razon reports no one was injured in the incident.

Police and circus staff managed to coax the hippo back into its enclosure shortly after its break for freedom.

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Hippo escapes from circus, takes a stroll down busy Spanish street

Police and circus staff managed to coax the animal back to its enclosure.

Read: Six arrested as protesters left bloodied at anti-circus demo in Tallaght>