An East African crowned crane that escaped from a Washington state zoo was found days after being on the lam, strolling on the town streets, and hanging with a group of "blue herons," officials said. Cougar Mountain Zoo officials documented "Alice's" adventures out in Wonderland, Washington, on social media, dubbing their missing wildlife "curious." Alice made her way outside the zoo grounds on May 21 and was last seen at Lake Sammamish State Park.
Main Idea: Cougar Mountain Zoo’s escaped crowned crane, Alice, was found and safely returned after spending days outside the zoo in Washington.
Key Points:
The escaped crane may have worried nearby residents and used staff time and local resources to track and recover the bird.
The safe return of Alice supports animal welfare and shows a zoo’s role in conservation and public safety.
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Named individual animal that is the primary subject of the article’s escape-and-recovery narrative.
Central organization in the story; its escaped crowned crane was found and returned under staff supervision.
Mentioned as Alice’s bonded partner when the zoo confirmed her return.
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