An East African crowned crane that escaped from a Washington state zoo was found days after being on the lam, strolling on the town streets, and hanging with a group of "blue herons," officials said.

LAKE SAMMAMISH, Wash. — A juvenile East African crowned crane who escaped from the Cougar Mountain Zoo this week has returned home safely after an adventure around Lake Sammamish, which included ...

An East African crowned crane that escaped from a Washington state zoo was found days after being on the lam, strolling on the town streets, and hanging with a group of "blue herons," officials said.

ISSAQUAH, Wash. — Instead of a manhunt, there is a bird hunt underway in east King County, to find a juvenile East African crowned crane who escaped from the Cougar Mountain Zoo Wednesday. “It ...

UPDATE: The crowned crane was caught and taken back to the zoo May 23, McClatchy News reported, citing the Cougar Mountain Zoo. The original story is below.

Rare crowned crane on the loose in Issaquah after escaping local zoo. Shawn Garrett. Wed, May 21, 2025 at 11:35 PM UTC. 1 min read. UPDATE: The crane was last seen at Lake Sammamish State Park.

UPDATE: The crowned crane was caught and taken back to the zoo May 23, McClatchy News reported, citing the Cougar Mountain Zoo. The original story is below. Another zoo animal is on the run in ...

The grey crowned crane has been listed as endangered since 2012 due to mounting threats. Population decline has been recorded in key areas such as Lake Victoria, Busia grasslands, King’wal swamp ...

The East African Crowned Crane was last seen near Lake Sammamish State Park. A juvenile East African Crowned Crane escaped its enclosure at a zoo in Washington state earlier this week.

UPDATE: The crowned crane was caught and taken back to the zoo May 23, McClatchy News reported, citing the Cougar Mountain Zoo. The original story is below. Another zoo animal is on the run in ...