Exotic Incident #1770
Incident Date:
06/22/2012
Location:
Duluth, MN - USA
Facility Name:
Lake Superior Zoo
Facility Type:
Accredited AZA Facility (AZA)
Incident Category:
Escape of animal (EA)
Species:
Bears
Animal:
Polar Bear, Seals
Animal disposition:
Recaptured
Summary:
A polar bear and two seals escaped their enclosure due to the heavy rains flooding the Lake Superior Zoo. Duluth residents spotted the animals and called authorities, who in turn called zoo officials. The animals were all caught. Thirteen animals died from drowning at the zoo.
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