Washington-state authorities collaborated to capture some zebras that escaped near North Bend on Sunday. According to the announcement by the Regional Animal Services of King County, four zebras escaped a trailer while going to Montana.
Three of the zebras were captured in a fenced-in pasture near North Bend, Washington, on April 28. Credit: Regional Animal Services of King County
The zebras were first seen wandering on I-90 near North Bend, Washington. Credit: Washington Trooper Rick Johnson/Twitter
In videos and images posted to social, vehicles are seen pulled to the side of the road as the pack of zebras lead a slow police chase. "What the f-ck?" said one cameraperson. "You don't even have to go to Africa (to see zebra in the wild)."
On Twitter, Washington Trooper Rick Johnson called the incident "a first" for himself and his partners and said the community came together to help. "Crazy!" he added.
Fortunately, police with the help of a good Samaritan were able to trap three of the animals in a fenced-in pasture. However, Regional Animal Services is still searching for the fourth one. They're asking the public to help but also not confront the animal if they see it in the wild.
