An Andean bear escaped his enclosure at the St. Louis Zoo on Thursday, marking the second time this month the animal has broken out of his habitat.
Tim Stelloh
The 4-year-old bear, Ben, fled the outdoor enclosure at 1 p.m., the zoo said in a news release. Guests and staff members were moved indoors, and Ben was secured roughly 50 minutes later, the zoo said.
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