Warnings in China after 100 animals escape from flood-damaged zoo
Floods caused by Typhoon Maesak in Guangxi, southern China, have led to the escape of at least 100 animals from a zoo and caused 39 deaths and 130,000 evacuations.
The Guangxi region in southern China experienced severe floods caused by heavy rains from Typhoon Maesak, resulting in widespread damage and human and material losses.
The floods led to the escape of at least 100 animals from the Guigang Zoo after their enclosures were damaged by continuous rain, according to zoo officials.
Multiple species
The list of escaped animals includes various species such as alpacas, zebras, ostriches, emus, raccoons, parrots, peacocks, pygmy pigs, and wild sheep.
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The zoo management called on residents to help locate the missing animals, warning that some may be scared or behave aggressively due to the circumstances they experienced.
China floods
Local authorities also urged citizens not to attempt to capture, approach, or provoke the escaped animals to avoid potential risks. The floods caused by the typhoon have killed at least 39 people and prompted the evacuation of about 130,000 residents in the Guangxi region in recent days.
Original source: Al-Yaum
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