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Amur Leopard Escapes Greenville Zoo | Greenville News
A four-year-old Amur leopard named Irina escaped her enclosure at the Greenville Zoo on July 23, sending shockwaves through the community. By 8:41 AM, police were on high alert, evacuating Cleveland Park and setting up a perimeter as officers worked to contain the dangerous animal. Within an hour, the leopard was tranquilized, and the park reopened by 9:30 AM — though the zoo remained closed for the day. The zoo later blamed human error for the escape and pledged improved safety protocols. A tense, swift response kept everyone safe — and served as a sobering reminder of the responsibility…
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