Police and zookeepers in Georgia are looking for a tiger that is unaccounted for after a twister swept through a safari park.
Officials in Troup County, in the west of the United States state, stated the huge feline has actually been reported missing out on from Pine Mountain Animal Safari.
A Facebook post from the park stated: ‘Hey men, we were affected by the twister last light.
‘We have continual damage at the park and will not be open today.
‘We are working diligently to keep our team and animals safe and will update with more news as it is available.’
The Troup County Sheriff’s Office published their own upgrade on the social networks website, stating: ‘We have received a report from the Pine Mountain Animal Safari that they are reporting a Tiger that is unaccounted inside the park.’
Several individuals in Facebook reacted to the post from Wild Animal Safari revealing issue for the security of the tiger.
One female called Annairda Aeshal stated: ‘Please keep us informed on the missing tiger!! I’ m actually worried!! I hope the tiger is safe.’
Shellie Deisch McClain composed: ‘Please don’ t let them eliminate the tigers that got away!!’
The twister is still threatening parts of Georgia after wreaking damage throughout other southern states.
Earlier today, President Joe Biden authorized a significant catastrophe statement for Mississippi so citizens might declare haven, after 26 individuals were eliminated there.
The United States National Weather Service provided cautions for numerous Georgia counties, consisting of Troup County, today.
Warnings have actually likewise been provided for eastern Louisiana, south-central Mississippi, and south-central Alabama.
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