2024 zebra escape

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On April 28, 2024, four zebras escaped a trailer near Interstate 90 in North Bend, Washington.[1] Three of the zebras were captured within hours.[2][3][4][5] The fourth, known as both "Shug"[6] and "Z",[7] remained on the loose[8][9][10] for nearly a week before being rescued.[11][12][13] Z was captured in good condition, but some people questioned the method.[14]

Initially believed to be a stallion, two mares, and a filly, it was later confirmed there were three mares and a filly.[7][15] King County Regional Animal Services was involved.[16] Z was later seen in South Fork,[17] then southeast of Riverbend.[18] A cougar was seen along the same trail as Z.[19] Animal control officers stopped actively searching,[20] and asked the public to stay away from the zebra, later seen in the Boxley Creek area.[21][22]

Public reaction[edit]

The event trended on social media, with local businesses and organizations posting about the zebra.[23][24][25] Many artificial intelligence-generated images, memes, and photoshopped media were created.[26] Some businesses offered zebra "specials" or custom products as a result of the escape.[27]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "What we know about WA's missing zebra". The Seattle Times. May 1, 2024. Archived from the original on May 3, 2024. Retrieved May 4, 2024.
  2. ^ "3 zebras captured, 1 loose after escaping trailer in North Bend near I-90". king5.com. April 28, 2024. Archived from the original on May 6, 2024. Retrieved May 4, 2024.
  3. ^ Detling, Dave (April 28, 2024). "North Bend residents help corral missing zebras". FOX 13 Seattle. Archived from the original on May 2, 2024. Retrieved May 4, 2024.
  4. ^ "North Bend neighbors corral runaway zebras; 1 still missing". KOMO News. April 28, 2024. Archived from the original on May 1, 2024. Retrieved May 4, 2024.
  5. ^ "Police and public capture runaway zebras in Washington state, but one is still missing". NBC News. April 29, 2024. Archived from the original on May 2, 2024. Retrieved May 4, 2024.
  6. ^ Yang, Maya (May 4, 2024). "Zebra on the run in Washington state for six days finally captured". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Archived from the original on May 4, 2024. Retrieved May 4, 2024.
  7. ^ a b Sumrall, Frank (May 1, 2024). "Exclusive: New image of missing zebra, update from King County". MyNorthwest.com. Archived from the original on May 3, 2024. Retrieved May 4, 2024.
  8. ^ "Caught on camera: Zebras running loose in North Bend, 1 still missing". KIRO 7 News Seattle. April 29, 2024. Archived from the original on May 3, 2024. Retrieved May 4, 2024.
  9. ^ Levenson, Michael (April 29, 2024). "4 Zebras Broke Free on a Highway. A Rodeo Clown Stepped In". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Archived from the original on May 2, 2024. Retrieved May 4, 2024.
  10. ^ "Last lost zebra spotted Monday in North Bend, but again got away". king5.com. April 29, 2024. Archived from the original on May 6, 2024. Retrieved May 4, 2024.
  11. ^ "Missing zebra recovered near North Bend". The Seattle Times. May 3, 2024. Archived from the original on May 4, 2024. Retrieved May 4, 2024.
  12. ^ "She's safe! Missing zebra captured in North Bend". king5.com. May 3, 2024. Archived from the original on May 6, 2024. Retrieved May 4, 2024.
  13. ^ Hawthorne, Nick (May 4, 2024). "Zebra captured after week-long escape in Washington foothills". KXLY kxly.com. Archived from the original on May 4, 2024. Retrieved May 4, 2024.
  14. ^ "After six days, North Bend zebra finally corralled, but method questioned by locals". KIRO 7 News Seattle. May 4, 2024. Archived from the original on May 4, 2024. Retrieved May 4, 2024.
  15. ^ "Update: "Z" is a SHE! North Bend zebra still missing after 5 days". KIRO 7 News Seattle. May 2, 2024. Archived from the original on May 3, 2024. Retrieved May 4, 2024.
  16. ^ "One of four zebras remains missing following North Bend escape". Snoqualmie Valley Record. April 29, 2024. Archived from the original on May 3, 2024. Retrieved May 4, 2024.
  17. ^ Donovan, Lauren (April 30, 2024). "Animal control officers 'intensify' efforts to find missing zebra in North Bend". FOX 13 Seattle. Archived from the original on May 3, 2024. Retrieved May 4, 2024.
  18. ^ "A zebra is missing in western Washington. Here's what we know". king5.com. May 1, 2024. Archived from the original on May 6, 2024. Retrieved May 4, 2024.
  19. ^ "Uh oh! Cougar spotted on same trail as missing zebra wandering North Bend". KIRO 7 News Seattle. May 2, 2024. Archived from the original on May 2, 2024. Retrieved May 4, 2024.
  20. ^ Slauson, Tyler (May 2, 2024). "Everything we know about the missing zebra in WA right now". FOX 13 Seattle. Archived from the original on May 3, 2024. Retrieved May 4, 2024.
  21. ^ "As WA zebra search continues, officials ask people to stop crowding area". The Seattle Times. May 2, 2024. Archived from the original on May 6, 2024. Retrieved May 4, 2024.
  22. ^ "Zebra zeal leads King County official to ask public to stay away from area of sightings". king5.com. May 3, 2024. Archived from the original on May 6, 2024. Retrieved May 4, 2024.
  23. ^ "WA businesses poke fun at escaped zebra in North Bend". FOX 13 Seattle. May 1, 2024. Archived from the original on May 3, 2024. Retrieved May 4, 2024.
  24. ^ "The zaniest zebra memes: How the escaped Z is galloping across social media". The Seattle Times. May 3, 2024. Archived from the original on May 3, 2024. Retrieved May 4, 2024.
  25. ^ "Zebra on loose after escape in US mountain country". Yahoo News. May 3, 2024. Archived from the original on May 6, 2024. Retrieved May 4, 2024.
  26. ^ "Internet earns its stripes: Jokes, memes spotted online about missing WA zebra". KOMO News. May 3, 2024. Archived from the original on May 3, 2024. Retrieved May 4, 2024.
  27. ^ McNichols, Joshua (May 3, 2024). "North Bend businesses have a lot riding on that lost zebra". www.kuow.org. Archived from the original on May 6, 2024. Retrieved May 4, 2024.
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