Zoo says animal has been returned to its home after going missing
on Sunday
Press Association
Mon 28 Jan 2019 12.22 GMTFirst published on Mon 28 Jan
2019 08.14 GMT
Police in the Northern
Ireland capital said the animal went missing on Sunday
and was “believed to be currently taking in the sights of beautiful
Glengormley”, referring to an area near Belfast.
Police had asked the public not to approach or attempt to capture
the animal.
Officers said: “Our curious friend has not yet learned the green
cross code, so if motorists could also be vigilant.”
On Monday the zoo tweeted:
“We are happy to report that the missing red panda has been located and is
being returned to its home at Belfast zoo. Thanks to everyone for their help
with the search!”
Two panda cubs were born at the zoo last June, but only started to
venture outside towards the end of the year.
According to the International Union for Conservation of Nature,
the red panda is facing a very high risk of extinction.
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