Exotic Incident #549
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Denver, CO - USA
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Incident Date:
28/04/2003
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Summary:
A polar bear escapes from a holding area at the Denver Zoo, forcing a temporary lockdown. Veterinarians shot the bear with a tranquilizer dart and returned it to the enclosure.