Baby Bobcat Who Escaped from Indiana Zoo Found
Incident Date:
05/31/2024
Location:
Michigan City, IN - USA
Facility Name:
Washington Park Zoo
Facility Type:
Non-accredited Facility (RSZ)
Incident Category:
Escape of animal (EA)
Species:
Small Cats
Animal:
Bobcat
Animal disposition:
Recaptured
Summary:
Michigan City, IN – A baby bobcat who escaped from her enclosure at the Washington Park Zoo in Indiana zoo was safely captured and returned to the facility, city officials said.
The Michigan City mayor’s office previously revealed the 9-month-old bobcat, named Grace, was noticed missing Wednesday from the enclosure she shares with her sister, Hazel, at the Washington Park Zoo. The mayor’s office said Grace was located Thursday near the Guy Foreman Amphitheater in Washington Park and “peacefully captured.” Officials had earlier said Grace did not pose a danger to the public.
It was unclear how Grace managed to get out of the enclosure.
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