Episode 2 of 3
Failed Poisoning Attempt
- When
- 1 March 1826
- Where
- Exeter Exchange
Keepers attempted to feed Chunee poisoned food on 1 March 1826, but he refused to eat it.
On Wednesday, 1 March 1826, Chunee's keepers tried to feed him food laced with poison. The elephant refused each attempt, necessitating alternative methods to subdue him, including shooting and stabbing.
Sources
- Chunee Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-28
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