Look: One fugitive otter captured in Wisconsin, one still missing
- Two North American river otters escaped from the NEW Zoo & Adventure Park in Green Bay, Wisconsin, two weeks ago.
- The otters escaped after a storm created a hole in their enclosure fence.
- One otter, Ophelia, was captured Friday night with help from Suamico Trap, LLC and was held for observation.
- A veterinarian examined Ophelia on Monday and cleared her to return to her enclosure; the zoo stated, "She may not always be visible to guests."
- The NEW Zoo continues to search for Louie, the male otter, using cameras and resident reports, saying, "It's unlikely Louie is too far away," during breeding season.
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An escaped otter is safe at home, but the zoo says its companion is still at large.
Associated Press An escaped zoo otter, Ophelia, has returned home, but Louie remains unaccounted for, possibly in search of a mate. The two North American river otters escaped two weeks ago from the NEW Zoo & Adventure Park in Green Bay, Wisconsin. Ophelia was captured Friday night, the zoo reported in a Facebook post. Her return was kept secret until Tuesday while she was observed. A veterinary examination on Monday cleared her to return to her…
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