As heavy flooding hit New York City, a female sea lion and other animals were able to escape from Central Park Zoo, several news outlets had reported. The sea lion managed to swim out of its Central Park Zoo pool thanks to flooding of the plaza caused by incessant rains. Zoo staff monitored the sea lion as she explored the area before returning to the familiar surroundings of the pool, director of the bronx zoo said. Later, the NYPD's Central Park precinct tweeted that all of the zoo's animals were safe and accounted for during Friday's storm. For those unaware, New York City, Long Island and the Hudson Valley were all under a state of emergency Friday. New York Flash Flood Videos: Intense Rainfall Triggers Massive Flooding in Queens, Brooklyn And Other Parts of City.
Animals Escape Central Park Zoo
The seal enclosure at the Central Park Zoo has flooded, allowing the animals to swim through all the available space. #NewYorkCity #Flood #USA pic.twitter.com/4hrFitqlfg
— DEFCONTV (@DEFCONNEWSTV) September 29, 2023
WATCH 🚨 Sea Lion Escapes From Central Park Zoo Enclosure During Terrifying New York City Floods
— Insider Paper (@TheInsiderPaper) September 29, 2023
NYPD Denies Reports
🚨 ZOO UPDATE:
There are several videos circulating online about flooding & escaped zoo animals. These videos are misleading & inaccurate.
All sea lions & animals are accounted for & safe at the @centralparkzoo. The zoo remains closed due to the heavy rain & flooding. pic.twitter.com/g9RCADJDG8
— NYPD Central Park (@NYPDCentralPark) September 29, 2023
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