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Yahoo
24-05-2025
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- Yahoo
"Curious" crane escaped from Washington zoo found after adventures outside
An East African crowned crane that escaped from a Washington state zoo was found days after being on the lam, strolling on the town streets, and hanging with a group of "blue herons," officials said. Cougar Mountain Zoo officials documented "Alice's" adventures out in Wonderland, Washington, on social media, dubbing their missing wildlife "curious." Alice made her way outside the zoo grounds on May 21 and was last seen at Lake Sammamish State Park. That day, zoo officials posted: "Our team has eyes on her at Lake Sammamish State Park. If you see her, do not approach." Concerned spotters called the zoo's dedicated phone line to report animal sightings. She was seen strolling on neighborhood streets near Issaquah, Washington. The next day, it was reported that the crane flew east and was last sighted on the southeast shore of the Lake Sammamish State Park, then flew in the direction of the boat launch. Late in the afternoon on May 22, zoo officials posted, "It is believed that the crane might be hanging out with a group of Great blue herons around the Lake Sammamish State Park Area." Followers responded to the missive with promises to help and pithy comments. One poster wrote, "I hope it has a hot bird summer. Screw a cage and a zoo." On Friday evening, a community resident called to report that the crane was spotted "at a home near Peregrine Point." Then, a resident on Lake Sammamish spotted Alice in their yard along the waterfront and quickly reached out to the zoo. The zoo told CBS News that their team was nearby, and additional staff and volunteers came to help retrieve the bird. "Alice was gently retrieved at 11:57 PM without incident," the zoo confirmed to CBS News. "She is now back at the zoo, under the supervision of our staff and veterinarian, and will be closely monitored after her journey. Her bonded partner, Hatter, welcomed her home!" The Cougar Mountain Zoo was established in 1972, and its primary focus is on endangered species and promoting conservation through education. 4 women arrested for allegedly aiding escaped New Orleans inmates Biggest takeaways from RFK Jr.'s MAHA report Saturday Sessions: Lucius performs "Gold Rush"
CBS News
24-05-2025
- General
- CBS News
Crane escaped from Washington zoo found after strolling near town, hanging with "group of blue herons"
An East African crowned crane that escaped from a Washington state zoo was found days after being on the lam, strolling on the town streets, and hanging with a group of "blue herons," officials said. Cougar Mountain Zoo officials documented "Alice's" adventures out in Wonderland, Washington, on social media, dubbing their missing wildlife "curious." Alice made her way outside the zoo grounds on May 21 and was last seen at Lake Sammamish State Park. That day, zoo officials posted: "Our team has eyes on her at Lake Sammamish State Park. If you see her, do not approach." Concerned spotters called the zoo's dedicated phone line to report animal sightings. She was seen strolling on neighborhood streets near Issaquah, Washington. The next day, it was reported that the crane flew east and was last sighted on the southeast shore of the Lake Sammamish State Park, then flew in the direction of the boat launch. Late in the afternoon on May 22, zoo officials posted, "It is believed that the crane might be hanging out with a group of Great blue herons around the Lake Sammamish State Park Area." Followers responded to the missive with promises to help and pithy comments. One poster wrote, "I hope it has a hot bird summer. Screw a cage and a zoo." On Friday evening, a community resident called to report that the crane was spotted "at a home near Peregrine Point." Then, a resident on Lake Sammamish spotted Alice in their yard along the waterfront and quickly reached out to the zoo. Staff said their team was nearby, and additional staff and volunteers came to help retrieve the bird. "At 11:57 PM, Alice was gently and safely retrieved without incident," the zoo said in a post. "She is now back at the zoo, under the supervision of our staff and veterinarian, and will be closely monitored after her journey. Hatter, her boyfriend, is happy to have her back by his side!" The Cougar Mountain Zoo was established in 1972, and its primary focus is on endangered species and promoting conservation through education. CBS News has reached out for comment.
The Independent
23-05-2025
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- The Independent
Zoo launches massive bird hunt to find and save young East African Crowned Crane that escaped
An endangered East African crowned crane has escaped from Cougar Mountain Zoo in Issaquah, Washington, prompting an urgent bird hunt by zoo staff. The juvenile female bird was last seen around 10:15 a.m. Friday, at the Lake Sammamish State Park Boat Launch on Peregrine Point Way, the zoo said in a social media update. On Thursday morning, she was spotted near Lake Sammamish State Park, flying eastward and reportedly mingling with a group of great blue herons. The crane, known for its striking golden crown of feathers, is an endangered species native to eastern and southern Africa. Juveniles are typically brown with darker crowns and necks, while adults display gray plumage and a bright red throat pouch used for vocalization. Zoo officials have not said how the crane escaped, but confirmed she flew out of her enclosure into the surrounding wooded area Wednesday afternoon. She was later spotted above the zoo heading toward Lake Sammamish. The public is advised not to approach the bird if sighted, as she may be mistaken for local species like the great blue heron. Instead, sightings should be reported immediately to the zoo's dedicated phone line at (206) 641-1554 or via email at info@ Cougar Mountain Zoo, established in 1972, is a nonprofit zoological park focusing on endangered species. It is located near the border of the Cougar Mountain Regional Wildland Park, about 15 miles east of Seattle.
Yahoo
23-05-2025
- Yahoo
Rare crowned crane escapes Cougar Mountain Zoo in Issaquah, WA
The Brief The Cougar Mountain Zoo is actively searching for an East African crowned crane that escaped on Wednesday. The rare bird was last spotted at Lake Sammamish State Park. If sighted, the public is asked to not approach the bird and give the zoo a call. ISSAQUAH, Wash. - A rare crowned crane is on the loose in Issaquah. What we know The Cougar Mountain Zoo said one of its young East African crowned cranes escaped on Wednesday, last sighted in Lake Sammamish State Park. While a team had eyes on the bird, the zoo confirmed they are still searching for her in an update Thursday. The crane was last seen near the southeast shore of Lake Sammamish State Park, flying towards the boat launch. A photo of the bird was recently captured from a property on Lake Sammamish. If spotted, the zoo asks the public to not approach the crane, and call its dedicated phone line at 206-641-1554. The Cougar Mountain Zoo says she is commonly being mistaken as a great blue heron or other local bird species. The Source Information in this story came from social media posts from the Cougar Mountain Zoo. Recovery effort underway after boat sinks in Possession Sound near Everett, WA Shawn Kemp lawyers claim bias in Tacoma Mall shooting case as trial nears Federal judge blocks Trump's dismantling of the Department of Education 'Where is Teekah?': Mother speaks out after Tacoma, WA cold case Activist marks 2 weeks in tree to protest logging near Port Angeles Driver arrested after deadly crash in Kent, WA To get the best local news, weather and sports in Seattle for free, sign up for the daily FOX Seattle Newsletter. Download the free FOX LOCAL app for mobile in the Apple App Store or Google Play Store for live Seattle news, top stories, weather updates and more local and national news.
Yahoo
22-05-2025
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- Yahoo
East African crowned crane escapes Washington zoo
May 22 (UPI) -- A zoo in Washington is asking nearby residents to be on the lookout for an East African crowned crane that escaped from the facility. The Cougar Mountain Zoo issued an alert on social media Wednesday reported the juvenile exotic bird had been spotted outside of zoo grounds in Issaquah. The crane, distinguished by its crown of golden feathers, was initially seen near Northwest Newport Way in Issaquah and was later spotted at Lake Sammamish State Park. "If you see her, don't approach, please email us at info@ the post said.
