Seattle, WA

Zebra on the loose near Seattle interstate after four escape from trailer

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9 months ago

April 29, 2024

Zebra on the loose near Seattle interstate after four escape from trailer

Four zebras being transported to Montana escaped near Interstate 90 in North Bend, Washington, prompting a community-wide effort to corral them.

Three of the animals were subsequently captured but one remained on the loose as of Sunday night, according to King County Animal Control.

It’s unclear why the privately owned zebras were being driven to Montana.

The animals got loose when the driver stopped to secure the trailer near Exit 32 at around 1pm on Sunday, Washington State Patrol spokesperson Trooper Rick Johnson said.

“This is a first for me and all WSP troopers involved. The community has come together to help,” Mr Johnson wrote on X.

According to the Seattle Times, Laura Fisher was driving at 70 mph on Interstate 90 with her son when they noticed the doors of a trailer up ahead flapping in the wind.

They initially assumed it was empty but soon spotted nervous zebras edging towards the trailer’s edge.

“Our main concern was that they were going to jump out of the trailer at 70 and probably die and cause a major issue for the other drivers,” she was quoted as saying by the newspaper.

A few videos shared on Citizen App — a mobile app that sends users location-based safety alerts in real-time and allows them to read updates about ongoing reports, broadcast live video, and leave comments — showed the zebras running in traffic, according to KOMO News.

It said the drivers on Interstate 90 had to hit the brakes when they spotted the zebras.

“One’s still on the loose, two are right down the street from me. We got zebras in April in North Bend,” a witness Whitney Blomquist was quoted as saying.

Ms Blomquist’s security camera’s motion sensor alerted her to unexpected wildlife activity in her side yard.

“They start walking up my driveway and they make their way over to one of my rentals,” she added. “I’ve had plenty of bears in my yard but this was a new one, for sure.”

Meanwhile, Mr Johnson said that “once we get the other one – I won’t say in custody – but back corralled, it is a feel-good story. We’ve got three out of the four safe right now.”

The King County Sheriff’s Office has also not been able to verify how the animals escaped.

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Seattle weather: Drier and cooler stretch ahead

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8 hours ago

January 11, 2025

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Seattle weather: Drier and cooler stretch ahead

Seattle weather: Mostly dry weekend

FOX 13 Seattle Meteorologist Ilona McCauley has your latest western Washington weather forecast!

A soggy start to our Friday morning where many locations picked up measurable rainfall. Amounts ranged from around .10″ to just under 1″ closer to the coast. While the lowlands saw widespread rain, our mountain passes got several inches of snow with more on the way overnight.

A wet start to the day on Friday where many spots picked up .25″ to .80″ of rain.

A mainly dry night around western Washington tonight except for a convergence zone which will set up in Snohomish County. Light rain will continue to fall along the line with more snow, especially through Stevens Pass.

Mainly dry Friday night with a few showers north.

A convergence zone sets up in the north sound with a chance for light rain overnight.

Many of our mountain ski slopes picked up around 6″ of snow earlier today with more falling tonight. A Winter Weather Advisory was issued till 6 a.m. for the Central Cascades, including Stevens and Snoqualmie Pass.

A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect over the Central Washington Cascades. (FOX 13 Seattle)

After the rain wraps up tonight, our weekend and the extended period looks fairly dry. Afternoon temperatures will be cooler, only in the low to mid 40s with overnight lows dropping to near freezing.

The 7 day forecast for the greater Seattle area.

A long dry stretch begins Saturday in Seattle. Temperatures will be cooler with lows near freezing.

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State ferries: A better idea from Nordic countries

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20 hours ago

January 10, 2025

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State ferries: A better idea from Nordic countries

Re: “Diesel or hybrid ferries? How about simply reliable” (Jan. 7, Opinion): Gov. Jay Inslee, Gov.-elect Bob Ferguson and The Seattle Times editorial board are asking the wrong question: diesel or hybrid ferries? Inslee and the majority of Democrats support…

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Manhunt underway for Mason County shooting suspect

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1 day ago

January 10, 2025

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Manhunt underway for Mason County shooting suspect

Manuhunt underway for Mason County assault suspect

Mason County deputies are looking for a man wanted in a shooting in Belfair on Monday.

MASON COUNTY, Wash. – The Mason County Sheriff’s Office is currently searching for a convicted felon wanted in a recent shooting.

The sheriff’s office says Michael Allen Beyer is wanted for first-degree assault and first-degree unlawful possession of a firearm.

Deputies believe Beyer was involved in a shooting that happened in Belfair on January 6.

Beyer is considered armed and dangerous. If you see him, do not approach him and call 911 immediately.

Anyone with information regarding Beyer’s whereabouts is asked to call Detective Helser at 360-427-9670 x657, or Crime Stoppers of Puget Sound at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).