Regarding an isolated and unfortunate incident, in which one of the two bears at Melios Zoo temporarily left its enclosure during a time when the park was closed to the public, the park issued a statement regarding the incident early Saturday evening, which put authorities and residents of the Palio-Metochou area on alert.
Melios Zoo clarified that “the animal did not escape the park’s premises at any time” and that “from
the very first moment, staff sprang into action and the relevant authorities were notified, who responded immediately.”
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Bear escapes: Police’s statement
Bear that had escaped from Melios Zoo found
The bear was safely led back to its enclosure by the owner without the intervention of any competent authority and without anyone being put at risk, the statement emphasized.
The police conducted a thorough inspection of the facilities, confirming that everything is safe and under full control, the statement notes, concluding that the park’s priority “is always the safety of our visitors and the well-being of the animals we care for.”
