The three leopards from the Hangzhou Safari Park were spotted by villagers as early as May 1, according to the state-owned Global Times newspaper. However, the safari park only reported the missing leopards and alerted the public on Saturday. The leopard was spotted by a drone early Sunday, but fled when people attempted to approach it, according to the Global Times. Authorities are investigating the cause of the leopards’ escape and have questioned the personnel in charge at the safari park. The safari park has been temporarily closed while it reviews safety and management issues.

Source: Manila Times May 10, 2021 05:15 UTC