Flooding in south China leaves animals loose after a zoo reports that some of its alpacas and mini pigs escape when the facility is affected by heavy rain and rising waters. According to reports, the zoo’s grounds are inundated and the escapees are seen in flooded areas, with residents helping search for or capture the animals. The zoo warns that the animals may be frightened and could be potentially aggressive. Other wildlife incidents are also reported in the same affected region: a snake breeding facility is said to have been washed away, and videos circulating from flooded towns show villagers capturing escaped snakes. The reports describe the situation as unfolding across multiple communities impacted by the floods, with local people and the zoo working to manage the escapees and prevent further issues as water levels recede. No specific details are provided in these accounts on injuries or whether all animals are recovered.
Escaped alpacas and mini pigs reported after floods hit south China zoo
Flooding in south China leaves animals loose after a zoo reports that some of its alpacas and mini pigs escape when the facility is affected by heavy rain and rising waters. According to reports, the...
- Flooding in south China affects a zoo, leading to escape of some alpacas and mini pigs.
- The zoo states some escaped animals may be frightened and potentially aggressive.
- Residents in affected towns help capture or manage the escaped animals after floodwaters rise.
- A snake breeding farm in the same region is reported to be washed away.
- Videos show villagers catching escaped snakes in flooded areas.
The zoo said some of the escapees "may be frightened and potentially aggressive".
2 hours agoA snake breeding farm was also washed away, with viral videos showing villagers catching escaped snakes in flooded towns.
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