Rumors {that a} gorilla obtained free and was operating amok compelled a zoo in Virginia to place residents minds relaxed — by telling them they don’t have anything to worry as a result of they haven’t any gorillas in captivity, in response to stories.
The Virginia Zoological Park misplaced energy on Tuesday night time, and never lengthy after, rumors began circulating on-line that the electrical energy scarcity left a gorilla’s enclosure unlocked.
Folks even reported seeing a gorilla on the free, lending credence to the scuttlebutt.
“We heard speak of an escaped gorilla, however we expect it might have simply been [the zoo’s mascot] ZooSquatch noticed on his each day run,” the zoo posted to Fb.
“However don’t fear, he has made it again to the Zoo and our keepers need you to know that each one of our animals are secure and accounted for (aside from gorillas… as a result of we don’t have these).”
Officers stated an actual escape would’ve been adopted by the rapid issuance of a warning.
“Only a pleasant reminder, whereas these hoaxes will be foolish, you may relaxation assured that the Virginia Zoo has in depth security measures and protocols in place to maintain our animals and neighborhood secure,” the zoo’s Fb publish continued.
“Ought to there ever be an actual animal escape from our facility, a proper assertion can be issued by our spokesperson to all native media, in addition to on our Fb, Instagram, LinkedIn and web site for the protection of our neighbors!”
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