Monkey Escapes from Artis, Then Captured Again
A red macaw escaped from Artis Zoo in Amsterdam. Zoo staff and firefighters worked to recapture the bird. The macaw was safely returned to its enclosure.
The escape happened on Friday afternoon. Firefighters used tranquilizer darts to capture the animal. It was found climbing in a tree near the zoo. The rescue took approximately one and a half hours. This followed a previous escape of a monkey from Beekse Bergen Safari Park.
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Highlights
Macaw Escapes from Artis Zoo
A red macaw escaped from Artis Zoo in Amsterdam.
Macaw Found in a Tree
The escaped macaw was found climbing in a tree near the zoo.
Firefighters Used Tranquilizer Darts
Firefighters used tranquilizer darts to recapture the escaped animal.
Rescue Took Over an Hour
The rescue of the macaw took approximately one and a half hours.
Previous Escape Reported
A previous escape of a monkey occurred at Beekse Bergen Safari Park.