Breaking News: Zoo Turtle Escapes, Causing Injuries and Property Damage
(Picture taken seconds before disaster)
Good evening, viewers. We bring you urgent news from the local zoo, where a turtle has made a daring escape from its aquarium tank, resulting in chaos and mayhem.
Reports indicate that the escaped turtle has caused injury to 21 individuals and inflicted $150,000 in property damage. Among the injured are 15 visitors and 6 employees of the zoo. Authorities are urging the public to remain vigilant and to report any sightings of the escaped turtle to law enforcement or animal control immediately.
In a statement issued by zoo officials, they emphasized that they are not liable for any damages caused by the rogue turtle. The reasons behind the turtle's escape remain shrouded in mystery. However, zoo employees responsible for the care of the turtle have shed some light on the situation.
According to eyewitness accounts, the turtle began exhibiting aggressive behavior after its tank mate, a red-eared slider named Leo, was relocated to a different zoo. One employee, who has cared for the turtles since they were young, recounted a particularly memorable incident involving the escapee, identified as Donnie, a spiny softshell turtle.
"We found Donnie along with Leo when they were nothing but little tots," the employee recalled. "Maybe that's why he decided to escape. I still remember it like it was just yesterday when Donnie bit my finger off for getting too close to Leo. No, seriously, he bit off my entire finger."
The situation at the zoo remains tense as authorities work to safely apprehend the escaped turtle and restore order. We will continue to bring you updates on this developing story as more information becomes available. Stay tuned for further updates.