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Susie Q's Wild Ride: From South Carolina to Mexico
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Susie Q, the beloved Asian elephant, once graced the lawn of Channel Two TV station in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina. Owned by station founder J. Drayton Hastie, she was a local star, entertaining visitors and starring on TV. However, her wild side led to escapes and a kidnapping. In the early 1960s, she vanished, with rumors of her heading to Florida. Despite leads to zoos in Tampa and Jacksonville, her whereabouts remained unknown. Susie Qs journey took her from India to roadside parks, TV spots, and eventually, international circuses. Her last known stop was a sale to Circo Osorio in Mexico in 1979. Elephants never forget, and neither should we about this unforgettable showgirl. Checkout Solipillow.com
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