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Chimp Caught After Escaping Enclosure, Galavanting Around Zoo
A female chimpanzee briefly escaped at the Indianapolis Zoo, triggering lockdown and shelter-in-place for visitors; no injuries were reported, and the animal was safely sedated and returned.
- On Friday, the Indianapolis Zoo confirmed a female chimpanzee escaped her exhibit at around 10 a.m. and was sedated and returned, with the zoo reopening later that morning.
- Witnesses reported the chimp was on top of its enclosure; the chimpanzee was seen on top of the chimpanzee enclosure and was not able to leave the zoo.
- At about 10:10 a.m., dispatchers recorded a reported animal bite, the Indianapolis Fire Department responded, guests sheltered inside exhibit buildings or returned to cars, and CBS4 said the chimp was contained by 11:42 a.m.
- Zoo officials said no one was hurt and zoo security, animal care and veterinary teams responded professionally, ensuring guests were safe at all times.
- Local outlets reported WXIN said first responders were dispatched for a reported animal bite, but the call was later described as an investigation, and WRTV noted the district had two school field trips scheduled.
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No More Monkeying Around: Chimp Returned After Zoo Escape
Source: WISH-TV / WISH-TV A chimpanzee briefly roamed free inside the Indianapolis Zoo on Friday, prompting staff to direct guests back to their cars or into secure indoor areas. Indianapolis Fire Department records indicate dispatchers received a call at 10:10 a.m. about a possible animal bite at the zoo. However, zoo officials clarified that no one was hurt during the chimpanzee’s breakout. Just before noon, a spokesperson for the Indianapolis…
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