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 ...

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.