A group of chimpanzees used tree branches to break out of their enclosure at a zoo in Northern Ireland on Saturday.
Feb. 10 (UPI) — A group of chimpanzees used tree branches to break out of their enclosure at a zoo in Northern Ireland on Saturday.
The chimps appeared to use storm-damaged branches to create a makeshift ladder and scale the walls of their enclosure, The Guardian reported .
Zoo visitors captured video of the caper, as at least one chimp emerged from bushes near the enclosure into a path and others sat near the top of the enclosure.
«Don’t escape you bad little gorilla,» a child could be heard saying in one video.
Other chimps remained in trees on the wall of the enclosure while some zoo guests were shocked at the sight.
«I was petrified, obviously, having the kids and I tried not to show fear but inside I was a bit like what happens if it attacks us or tries to take the kids or runs over,» zoo guest Danielle Monaghan told the BBC .
