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Los Angeles Woman Makes a $10 Auction Mistake. In 7 Days, She Has To Figure Out How To Collect a Full-Sized Elephant: ‘I’m Panicking’
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The listing, Lot 2271 from Kraft Auction Service in Evansville, Indiana, popped up with the title “Extraordinary African Elephant Full Body Mount No Base US RESIDENTS ONLY.”
Her caption is just as frantic: “(Finally posted an update) Yes I did make two videos cuz I’m panicking.”
Earlier clips show her looking visibly distressed, auction screenshots flashing across the screen with text overlays begging for help.
If you’re wondering how a full-sized taxidermied elephant even ends up in an online auction, you’re not alone.
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