Overview

• Two zebras broke free from a circus setup on July 22 and wandered near a primary school on Rockefellerstraße in Munich.
• A police patrol arrived but the zebras evaded capture as they fled from officers in the Milbertshofen-Am Hart district.
• Circus staff were contacted and successfully recaptured the animals before escorting them back under police supervision later that day.
• Officials confirmed there were no injuries to the animals or the public during the escape and recovery operation.
• The episode underscores the challenges of securing exotic animals in urban environments and follows previous Munich police efforts involving helicopters and mounted units.