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Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin

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Sat May 24, 2025, 08:24 PM 22 hrs ago

"Curious" crane escaped from Cougar Mountain Zoo found after adventures outside

An East African crowned crane that escaped from a Washington state zoo was found days after being on the lam, strolling on the town streets, and hanging with a group of "blue herons," officials said.

Cougar Mountain Zoo officials documented "Alice's" adventures out in Wonderland, Washington, on social media, dubbing their missing wildlife "curious."

Alice made her way outside the zoo grounds on May 21 and was last seen at Lake Sammamish State Park. That day, zoo officials posted: "Our team has eyes on her at Lake Sammamish State Park. If you see her, do not approach."

Concerned spotters called the zoo's dedicated phone line to report animal sightings. She was seen strolling on neighborhood streets near Issaquah, Washington. The next day, it was reported that the crane flew east and was last sighted on the southeast shore of the Lake Sammamish State Park, then flew in the direction of the boat launch.

https://www.yahoo.com/news/curious-crane-escaped-washington-zoo-200659415.html

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"Curious" crane escaped from Cougar Mountain Zoo found after adventures outside (Original Post) Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin 22 hrs ago OP
I have to wonder what her bonded partner did that made her hit the road😂 Phoenix61 22 hrs ago #1
She found out he supports Trump! nt drmeow 20 hrs ago #3
She left her bonded partner at the zoo to go hang out with blue herons on a nearby lake. Irish_Dem 21 hrs ago #2

Irish_Dem

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2. She left her bonded partner at the zoo to go hang out with blue herons on a nearby lake.
Sat May 24, 2025, 08:59 PM
21 hrs ago

Sounds like she had herself a little summer fling.

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