A zebra has escaped from a trailer in the US and people are advised to stay away.

Last weekend, a zebra managed to escape from a trailer in the eastern part of Seattle. As of Friday, the zebra is still on the loose and authorities have taken action by closing off trailheads at a nearby nature area. The hope is that by keeping people away, it will make it easier to capture the zebra.

This particular zebra was one of four who escaped while they were being transported from Washington to Montana. The driver had stopped to secure the trailer at an exit for North Bend, located in the Cascade mountain foothills about 48 kilometers east of Seattle. It was during this time that the zebras were able to break free and run into a nearby rural neighborhood. People were certainly surprised as they watched the majestic animals gallop through their town.

Thankfully, three of the zebras were quickly captured and returned to safety. However, one of them, a mare named "Z", proved to be more elusive. She hopped over a fence and has been on the run ever since. The internet has been buzzing with memes of the zebra, placing her in all sorts of humorous situations, from riding a ferry across Puget Sound to playing baseball at T-Mobile Park, home of the Seattle Mariners. But, there have also been some realistic sightings of her, the most recent one being on Thursday, according to the Regional Animal Services of King County.

In response to these sightings, King County officials have decided to close off access points to the Snoqualmie Valley Trail in the Boxley Creek Natural Area, where the zebra seems to be frequenting. They believe that people who are trying to see the zebra may be unintentionally scaring her away, making it even more difficult to capture her. Cameron Satterfield, a spokesman for animal services, stated that they are hoping the closure of the trail will help with a successful capture.

The zebra has been seen grazing and has even been caught on residents' trail cameras. However, there is also a danger present in the area as these cameras have also captured cougars. As a precaution, King County Council Member Sarah Perry has urged people to keep their distance from the zebra. She explained that although there are feeding zones set up to lure the zebra out for a rescue, any well-meaning walkers, cyclists, or unleashed dogs could potentially make the rescue more difficult.

In her Facebook post, Perry reassured the community that the zebra is in good hands and that a rescue is likely to happen soon, as long as everyone works together to give the authorities enough space to achieve their goal. With everyone's cooperation, they hope to bring this beautiful zebra back to safety.

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