Zebra wanders Seoul streets for three hours after escaping zoo
Last updated on: 24 March,2023 10:21 am
No injuries or property damage were reported from the zebra's time on the loose.
KOREA (Web Desk) - A zoo in South Korea's capital confirmed a zebra escaped from the facility Thursday and spent about 3 hours wandering the streets of the city.
The Seoul Children's Grand Park zoo said the zebra escaped just before 3 p.m. local time Thursday and wandered to a nearby residential neighborhood.
Surprised locals posted photos and videos of the wandering equine to social media.
Zoo officials and firefighters pursued the zebra for about 3 hours before they were able to corner the animal and administer a tranquilizer.
The zebra was safely returned to the zoo just after 6 p.m., officials said.
A zoo representative said an investigation has been opened into the escape.
No injuries or property damage were reported from the zebra's time on the loose.