Elephants Shooting the Chutes at Luna Park (1904)

One of the greatest attractions at the famous Summer resort Coney Island N Y A huge elephant stands at the top of the chutes and prepares for his trip At his back is another elephant who starts his companion The huge animal assumes a sitting position as he leaves the top and like a flash slides down the steep incline into the water He strikes the water with a tremendous splash remains under the water for a short time enjoying his cool bath It takes considerable coaxing on the part of his Arabian keeper to get him to come out of the water