Wolf Escapes Enclosure At Zoo In Western Tokyo, Visitors Flee To Safety

TOKYO, Dec 28 (Bernama-Kyodo) --  A wolf has broken free inside the grounds of a zoo in western Tokyo, prompting visitors to flee to safety inside buildings and other areas, the operator said Sunday,  Kyodo News Agency reported

According to the Tama Zoological Park in Hino, a zoo attendant spotted the wolf on a public pathway after the facility's opening time of 9:30 a.m. The European wolf was later confirmed to be still inside the park.

The zoo is attempting to capture the animal. No injuries have been reported.

-- BERNAMA-KYODO