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Skunk on the Loose: City Seeks Violet's Return
12 Jun
Summary
- A descented skunk named Violet escaped from a Wisconsin zoo.
- Flash flooding may have caused the exhibit's foundation to deteriorate.
- Residents should report sightings but not approach the skunk.
A skunk named Violet has gone missing from the Wildwood Zoo in Marshfield, Wisconsin. Zoo officials reported her escape earlier this week, suspecting that damage to the exhibit's foundation, potentially caused by recent flash flooding and heavy snowfall, created an opening. The current skunk mating season may have also contributed to her escape.
Violet, who has resided at the zoo for two years, is not considered a dangerous animal. She has been descented, is up-to-date on rabies vaccinations, and has been raised in human care. Despite her familiarity with people, authorities caution the public against approaching or handling her.
Zoo staff have initiated trapping and search efforts to locate Violet. Residents who see the skunk are instructed to contact local police immediately. The search for Violet is ongoing.
