Owl escapes from Central Park Zoo, eludes NYPD, zookeepers
An owl at the Central Park Zoo flew the coop after someone vandalized its exhibit by cutting through stainless steel mesh, zoo officials said Friday.
The Eurasian eagle-owl named Flaco was discovered missing at 8:30 p.m. Thursday and remained on the loose Friday, zoo spokesperson Max Pulsinelli said.
New York Police Department officers tried to catch the bird after it was spotted on Fifth Avenue Thursday night, but it flew off.