Zebras escape and go on the run in Washington state - 29 Apr 2024

[iamshadow21]

Escaped zebras recaptured after trotting past diners in US

Four zebras being transported to Montana escape their trailer about 40 kilometres from Seattle, galloping through a neighbourhood including past diners eating brunch.

www.abc.net.au

The whole saying in medicine and crime about hearing hoofbeats and thinking horses, not zebras... Well, in this case, it was absolutely zebras.

 

[investikater]

I hope they find the last one ok

Are these guys headed to an official public zoo / shelter / reserve or are they part of the private exotic animal trade in the US?

Not that public zoos are always responsible or private animal owners always irresponsible

 

[iamshadow21]

I hope they find the last one ok

Are these guys headed to an official public zoo / shelter / reserve or are they part of the private exotic animal trade in the US?

Not that public zoos are always responsible or private animal owners always irresponsible

This link says they were en route to an animal sanctuary.

Caught on camera: Zebras running loose in North Bend, 1 still missing

Sunday afternoon in North Bend four zebras escaped a trailer on Eastbound I-90 when the driver stopped to secure them.

www.kiro7.com

 

[iamshadow21]

Paywalled, but it sounds like the zebra still on the lam was spotted at North Bend.

Runaway zebra spotted in North Bend

The zebra, a stallion named "Z," was spotted roaming near a horse pasture in North Bend Monday afternoon before he took off into the surrounding woods.

www.seattletimes.com

 

[investikater]

He's determined

 

[PommyMommy]

Found safe!

MAY 3, 2024

She's safe! Missing zebra found in North Bend

The zebra was captured near the Riverbend neighborhood after being on the loose for almost six days.

www.king5.com

Three of the four were captured within hours and continued on to Montana. The fourth, who is named "Shug," ran wild in the North Bend and Snoqualmie Valley areas for days. She was frequently spotted by residents and passersby.

Private citizens joined with animal control officers from Regional Animal Services of King County (RASKC) to make the rescue on Friday evening. RASKC said the zebra appears to be healthy despite the nearly week-long adventure in the woods.

Missing zebra rescued near North Bend

The mare, whose name -- "Shug" -- was publicly revealed Friday, escaped from her owner's trailer Sunday along with three other zebras.

www.seattletimes.com

The zebra, originally misidentified as a stallion, was rescued just before 8 p.m. in the Riverbend community south of North Bend.

 

[iamshadow21]

Found safe!

MAY 3, 2024

She's safe! Missing zebra found in North Bend

The zebra was captured near the Riverbend neighborhood after being on the loose for almost six days.

www.king5.com

Three of the four were captured within hours and continued on to Montana. The fourth, who is named "Shug," ran wild in the North Bend and Snoqualmie Valley areas for days. She was frequently spotted by residents and passersby.

Private citizens joined with animal control officers from Regional Animal Services of King County (RASKC) to make the rescue on Friday evening. RASKC said the zebra appears to be healthy despite the nearly week-long adventure in the woods.

Missing zebra rescued near North Bend

The mare, whose name -- "Shug" -- was publicly revealed Friday, escaped from her owner's trailer Sunday along with three other zebras.

www.seattletimes.com

The zebra, originally misidentified as a stallion, was rescued just before 8 p.m. in the Riverbend community south of North Bend.

Great to hear!

Welcome home, Shug!

 

[investikater]

Yay

 

[Richard]

A few years ago, a similar incident occurred in Prince George's County, Maryland (20 miles south of Washington DC), when two zebras escaped from a farm and were seen at times by motorists near a highway.

Unfortunately, that one didn't end so well for the zebras. They were shot and killed by animal control, and their demise was kept out of the news media.

 

[investikater]

Why would you need to shoot a zebra?