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Escaped Capybara Cinnamon Spotted Near Telford Zoo

The one-year-old capybara has evaded capture since fleeing Hoo Zoo and Dinosaur World, prompting a round-the-clock search.

  • Cinnamon, a capybara from Hoo Zoo in Telford, escaped her enclosure on Friday and was last seen on Saturday.
  • A thermal drone spotted Cinnamon 200 meters from the zoo, but she has managed to avoid capture by hiding in dense thicket.
  • Zoo officials have set up live traps to safely recapture Cinnamon without causing her stress or driving her further away.
  • The public is urged not to approach Cinnamon as she may become unpredictable if alarmed; sightings should be reported to the zoo.
  • Cinnamon is believed to be living near the Humber Brook river, an area with ample food and water, described as a 'capybara's paradise.'
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