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a female chimpanzee The animal escaped from its cage at the Indianapolis Zoo on Friday morning, prompting a lockdown and a rapid emergency response by zoo staff.
The incident occurred around 10 a.m. on November 14th.
“At approximately 10 a.m., a female chimpanzee was seen outside the exhibit,” the zoo said in a statement posted on Facebook.
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The animal was then sedated and safely returned to its habitat, with no injuries reported.
“In accordance with emergency measures, the zoo was immediately placed on lockdown and all visitors were escorted to a safe location,” the zoo said. “The chimpanzees were sedated; Back to her exhibit.”
In accordance with emergency protocols, the zoo was immediately put on lockdown when the chimpanzee escaped. All guests were escorted to a safe location. (Tom Firak/Storyful)
Zoo officials emphasized this. Both visitors and staff I felt safe throughout the entire situation.
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“There were no injuries to visitors, zoo staff or animals,” the statement continued.
A chimpanzee that escaped from its cage was recaptured on November 14, according to the Indianapolis Zoo. (Tom Firak/Storyful)
“The zoo’s security, animal control, and veterinary teams trained for these scenarios and responded in a textbook professional manner. The zoo has reopened as normal.”
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The Indianapolis Zoo’s post was later widely shared on social media, reassuring the public that the situation was quickly contained thanks to the safety protocols the facility had established.
Visitors were escorted to secure indoor areas, and staff tracked and captured the chimpanzees.
These photos, taken by Tom Firak, show chimpanzees released before being captured by authorities. (Tom Firak/Storyful)
Photos show the chimpanzee exploring an outdoor area of the zoo before being taken into custody by authorities.
image distributed onlineIt drew both alarm and relief from onlookers when it was confirmed that no one, including animals, was harmed.
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Chimpanzees are known for their intelligence and strength, so incidents like this can be dangerous if not dealt with quickly.
In accordance with emergency protocols, the zoo was immediately placed on lockdown and all visitors were escorted to a safe location. The chimpanzee was sedated and returned to the exhibit. (Tom Firak/Storyful)
Experts point out that facilities housing primates conduct regular drills and have tranquilizer equipment in place to prepare for rare escapes like this one.
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The Indianapolis Zoo, just west of downtown, is home to a variety of animals. Participates in conservation and education programs aimed at promoting wildlife protection.
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As of Friday afternoon, the zoo confirmed that all operations had resumed as normal.
For the latest information and official information, the zoo directs visitors to: its website.
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Fox News Digital has reached out to the zoo for further comment.
