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A one-year-old male grizzly bear escaped its enclosure at the Wilder Institute’s Calgary Zoo on Sunday morning, according to zoo officials. There have been no immediate reports of injuries or casualties.
The Wilder Institute’s Calgary Zoo is conducting an internal investigation regarding the circumstances of the bear’s escape. No further information regarding the status of animal care operations has been provided as officials assess the incident.
Calgary Zoo officials affirmed the one-year-old male grizzly bear escaped its enclosure on Sunday morning and are currently assessing the situation. Authorities have not yet detailed specific measures to recapture the bear but are expected to release further updates as the situation develops.
What remains unclear — It is not known how the bear managed to escape its enclosure.
Grizzly bear escapes enclosure at Calgary Zoo before being recaptured
A one-year-old male grizzly bear escaped its enclosure at the Wilder Institute’s Calgary Zoo on Sunday morning, zoo officials have confirmed.