East African Crowned Crane Escapes Washington Zoo

Rare bird escapes from Cougar Mountain Zoo in Issaquah

A rare bird has escaped from Cougar Mountain Zoo in Issaquah. The missing bird, a juvenile East African crowned crane, escaped its enclosure and exited the zoo grounds. The bird was last spotted in Lake Sammamish State Park at approximately 5 p.m. Wednesday. By 5 p.m., the bird had been missing for a few hours. It was previously seen near Northwest Newport Way, just a short distance from the zoo. “If you see her, do not approach,” Cougar Mountai…

East African crowned crane escapes Washington zoo

A zoo in Washington is asking nearby residents to be on the lookout for an East African crowned crane that escaped from the facility.

Crane escapes from Issaquah zoo, last seen near Lake Sammamish

Anyone who spots the crane is asked to not approach it and instead contact the zoo immediately.

East African crowned crane escapes from Cougar Mountain Zoo in Issaquah

A juvenile East African crowned crane has escaped from the Cougar Mountain Zoo, prompting an active search in the surrounding area.