Mary the antelope was safely brought back to the zoo thanks mainly to the work of the zoo's staff, officials said.
LUDLOW, Mass. - A zoo is celebrating the safe return of their one-horned Eland antelope, Mary, on Sunday after her 5-week-long excursion through the wilds of western Massachusetts.said Mary was taken safely into custody around 11:45 p.m. Saturday night after she was tracked for the last five weeks.in Ludlow on April 1 when a storm damaged her fenced enclosure.
“It’s a relief, feeling safe, that she is safe, that there are no other dangers she can encounter,” she told WGGB. “We’re just grateful to the whole community, to the authorities.” Officers said locating Mary was difficult due to the kind of species she is. Eland antelopes are known for their great eyesight and hearing and their ability to only need sleep in ten-minute intervals. They are also resilient to tranquilizers. Police are crediting the determination and patience of those involved as the reason for Mary’s safe return.
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