The zoological park in Saint-Martin-la-Plaine said a man discovered the endangered furry mammal in his garden. He saw the red panda on a shrub in his garden," said park vet Dr Jean-Christophe Gerard in a statement. A team headed immediately to the site and recovered the red panda. On Wednesday, a driver spotted the animal some 10 kilometres (six miles) from the zoo but the police and zoo staff were unable to locate it. Vets will be monitor the panda over the next few days to ensure his well-being.

Source: The Local November 23, 2019 12:00 UTC