Rensselaer Journal, Volume 11, Number 25, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 28 November 1901 — Bicyclist Attacked by Gorilla. [ARTICLE]

Bicyclist Attacked by Gorilla.

Frank Biles, a negro, was nearly killed by a gorilla near Bethel camp grounds, at Bridgeport, Del. The gorilla had escaped from a circus at Seaford. Biles was riding a bicycle to Cannons Station when he was attacked by the animal. It threw him from the wheel and dealt him a heavy blow from its fist. Biles drew his revolver and shot twice, making his escape. His clothing was in shreds and he had an ugly wound over the ear. A posse of fifty men is trying to capture the animal.