Exotic Incident #549
Incident Date:
04/28/2003
Location:
Denver, CO - USA
Facility Name:
Denver Zoo
Facility Type:
Accredited AZA Facility (AZA)
Incident Category:
Escape of animal (EA)
Species:
Bears
Animal:
Polar Bear
Animal disposition:
Recaptured
Summary:
A polar bear escapes from a holding area at the Denver Zoo, forcing a temporary lockdown. Veterinarians shot the bear with a tranquilizer dart and returned it to the enclosure.
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