TOKYO, Dec 29 (News On Japan) –
A wolf that escaped from its enclosure at Tama Zoological Park in Hino, western Tokyo, was captured on December 28, prompting the zoo to shut quickly and convey its operations for the 12 months to an early finish.
According to the zoo, workers acquired a report shortly after the park opened at 9:30 a.m. {that a} wolf had escaped and entered a pathway utilized by guests. The animal was considered one of two tundra wolves stored on the facility.
Zoo officers stated the wolf was captured at round 2:30 p.m. after workers used tranquilizer weapons. No accidents have been reported.
A close-by resident stated the incident was alarming, including that whereas they didn’t assume the animal would go away the grounds, the state of affairs was nonetheless horrifying given the zoo’s proximity to residential areas.
Following the incident, Tama Zoological Park determined to shut for the day and finish operations for the rest of the 12 months. The park is scheduled to reopen on January 2.
Zoo workers stated there may be nonetheless no clear timeline for resuming common operations, however confirmed that security checks are being carried out to forestall a recurrence.
Source: TBS