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Two chimpanzees escape enclosure at Taipei Zoo

Taiwan's Taipei Zoo revealed two chimpanzees were tranquilized after escaping from their enclosure and wandering into public areas.

The zoo said in a news release that its emergency response plan was triggered Thursday when male chimpanzees Hsiao Chiang, 44, and Wa Chih, 11, left their enclosure about 4:55 p.m.

Zoo visitors were ushered out of the area while zookeepers set up barricades and veterinary staff were deployed with tranquilizers.

Hsiao Chiang remained near the chimpanzee enclosure and was tranquilized at 5:28 p.m. while visiting with the female chimps.

Wa Chih visited the giraffe enclosure before scaling a tree near the lion exhibit. He was shot with a tranquilizer, but managed to remove the dart. He was successfully tranquilized with a second shot about 5:40 p.m.

The chimps were examined by a veterinarian before being moved to an indoor enclosure. The primates were not harmed and woke up about 8 p.m.

A zoo spokesperson explained the chimpanzee enclosure is secured by two sets of doors. The inner set of doors had been left improperly secured, allowing the chimpanzees to force them open. The two chimps then forced the outer doors open to go on their brief outing.

The spokesperson said procedures are being reviewed to prevent future incidents.

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