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Sea lion escapes zoo pool due to heavy flooding in New York City

Sea lion escapes zoo pool

Sea Lion Seizes a Brief Taste of Freedom Amid Torrential NYC Rains

In an amusing turn of events amid the brutal floods in New York City, a sea lion at the Central Park Zoo swam out of its enclosure due to extremely high water levels. The unusual incident was a result of heavy precipitation pounding the city.

Flooding Facilitates Sea Lion's Brief Escape

The marine creature was able to navigate out of its designed pool at the Central Park Zoo as a direct result of the excessive water overflow caused by the steady torrential downpours in the city, reported the Wildlife Conservation Society. Despite its brief exploration, the sea lion remained within the secure confines of the zoo.

"The zoo's staff ceased from intervening and cautiously observed the aquatic mammal as it roamed the area," expressed Jim Breheny, Director of the Bronx Zoo and Executive Vice President of the WSZ's Zoos and Aquarium. "Lastly, it returned to the familiar landscape of its pool and reunited with its co-inhabitants."

No Risk to Staff or Visitors

Breheny assured that no danger was posed to staff or visitors during the entire instance. In preperation for the storm, the Bronx Zoo had proactively suspended operations at their four zoos and an aquarium, resulting in a vacant sanctuary for animal caregivers to ease the handling of the weather-related challenges.

Despite the unforeseen escape, Breheny confirmed that the animal care team will remain on standby to supervise the evolving circumstances throughout the storm's span.

Fact-Check: No Additional Escaped Animals

The New York Police Department's Central Park unit discredited various unfounded videos circulating on social media claiming multiple zoo animal escapes due to the flooding. In a statement on X (formerly Twitter), authorities refuted misinformation and confirmed the safety and accounting of all sea lions among other animals housed at the Central Park Zoo.

Meteorological Havoc Triggers State of Emergency

The extreme weather, responsible for the obstructions on roads and widespread transit disruption, provoked Governor Kathy Hochul to declare a state of emergency on Friday. A flash flood warning by the National Weather Service remains in effect across Manhattan, Brooklyn, Staten Island, and certain New Jersey regions until Friday night.

Mayor Adams echoed similar sentiments of unease during a press conference as he appealed to the citizens of New York to stay indoors. "This is a time of heightened vigilance and utmost caution," he stated.

Not the First Attempted Escapade

In a surprising historical recurrence, this is not the first instance of an animal attempting an escape from the Central Park Zoo. In 2011, a venomous Egyptian cobra went missing for six days, triggering a prolonged search, as reported by ABC News. It was later found hidden in a secluded corner near its original enclosure, according to Breheny.

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