NIIGATA, Apr 27 (News On Japan) –
A Japanese serow, a species designated by the federal government as a Special Natural Monument, entered a financial institution in Kashiwazaki, Niigata Prefecture, on the afternoon of April 27.
According to police, authorities obtained a report shortly after midday {that a} wild animal had wandered into the financial institution close to Kashiwazaki Station.
After evacuating prospects to a protected space, financial institution workers confirmed that the animal had moved into the ATM part. They then lowered the shutter and confined it inside.
An area resident mentioned they initially thought it may be a squirrel, earlier than realizing it was a serow.
About three hours after the primary report, a contractor commissioned by the town used a tranquilizer to subdue the animal, which was then captured.
City officers mentioned the animal was a feminine Japanese serow measuring about 1 meter in size. Residents had reportedly seen it roaming the world for a few week.
The Japanese serow is protected as a Special Natural Monument, and harming or injuring one can lead to penalties beneath the legislation. In this case, nonetheless, the town granted permission for the seize as an emergency measure.
The captured serow is predicted to be launched again into the mountains.
Source: 日テレNEWS