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OPEN POST: The Great Zebra Escape

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In late April 2024, the small town of North Bend, Washington, became the center of an unexpected and amusing saga when four zebras escaped from a trailer on Interstate 90. The incident captivated the local community and sparked a wave of humor and creativity across social media. Here's a detailed account of the escape, the search efforts, and the hilarious memes that emerged. Escape: On April 28, 2024, Kristine Keltgen was transporting four zebras from a farm in Washington to her petting zoo in Montana. The zebras escaped when the latch on the trailer's doors came undone while traveling east on Interstate 90. Keltgen stopped to secure the trailer, but the zebras took the opportunity to flee and do a little sightseeing. Response: The getaway led to a community effort to prevent the wanderlusting zebras from meandering into traffic. Local residents and passing motorists helped corral the animals, with some using their vehicles to create makeshift barriers. Three less-than-intrepi...