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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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