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Wolf secured by Cleveland Metroparks Zoo staff after briefly escaping habitat Monday morning, officials say

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Posted at 12:06 PM, Sep 05, 2022
and last updated 2022-09-05 15:01:33-04

CLEVELAND — A Mexican Gray Wolf was secured by Cleveland Metroparks Zoo staff after briefly escaping its habitat Monday morning, zoo officials said.

No guests or employees were harmed, a zoo representative confirmed to news 5. The zoo is safe for guests and has resumed normal operations.

The incident remains under investigation.

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