Overview
- Samba, a nine-month-old female capybara, slipped out of a temporary enclosure on Tuesday shortly after arriving from Jimmy’s Farm and Wildlife Park.
- Her cage-mate, Tango, was located quickly in bushes near the zoo and has been returned safely.
- A reported sighting near The Ship Inn in Owslebury has guided search efforts, with teams checking the area overnight.
- Marwell urges residents to check ponds, rivers and garden water features, to expect more movement after dark, and not to approach the animal.
- Sightings should be reported to the 24-hour hotline at 07436 167401 with a photo and an exact location pin; police are aware and Hoo Zoo has offered operational advice.