Overview
- A zoo attendant saw the animal on a public pathway shortly after the 9:30 a.m. opening, with the incident reported around 10 a.m.
- Officials say the wolf remains within the grounds of Tama Zoological Park in Hino, western Tokyo.
- The park halted entry and directed visitors already inside to shelter in buildings and other safe locations.
- Staff are conducting capture operations, and the facility notified police and closed gates during the search.
- No injuries have been reported, according to updates from the zoo and local media.