Current:Home > StocksCamels run loose, stroll Cedar Point theme park after enclosure escape: Watch -WealthSync Hub
Camels run loose, stroll Cedar Point theme park after enclosure escape: Watch
View
Date:2025-04-19 20:59:42
Two camels from a petting zoo area at a popular amusement park in Ohio made things interesting for parkgoers visiting on Tuesday.
According to Fox19, the camels got loose and escaped from their enclosure at Cedar Point's "The Barnyard" and pranced up and down the walkway near the park's Millennium Force rollercoaster.
Several videos of the camel duo went viral, showing them strolling across the park and greeting a few ride-goers. Some videos show the single-humped animals nearly kicking a person in a motorized wheelchair. Luckily for the witnesses who watched the impromptu camel parade, no one was hurt, per the Cincinnati Enquirer, part of USA TODAY.
The dromedary drama was apparently short-lived. These tall, furry, four-legged friends were quickly returned home after their brief escape. Park officials called the stroll "unprecedented."
Cedar Point is currently investigating how the camels escaped.
'I like to move it':Zebras escape trailer, gallop on Washington highway: Watch video
What is Cedar Point?
Cedar Point, located in Sandusky, is home to 18 roller coasters, a water park, a beach, and multiple thrill rides and attractions, as well as live entertainment.
The Barnyard is an interactive experience at the park. Visitors can enjoy other animals, including goats, sheep, pigs, ducks, turtles, and donkeys.
PETA releases statement on camels getting loose
PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals) has asked the U.S. Department of Agriculture − that oversees such petting zoos − to investigate Kentucky-based Honey Hill that supplies the camels and other animals that call Cedar Point's Barnyard home.
"No one should be surprised that distressed camels panicked and ran away, hoping to escape a near-constant, chaotic barrage of excessive handling, noisy roller coasters, and screaming parkgoers," said PETA Foundation Senior Director of Captive Animal Welfare Debbie Metzler in a statement.
veryGood! (9)
Related
- $73.5M beach replenishment project starts in January at Jersey Shore
- Hyundai rushing to open Georgia plant because of law rewarding domestic electric vehicle production
- AP PHOTOS: Actress, model Marisa Berenson stars in Antonio Marras’ runway production
- RHOC's Tamra Judge Reveals Conversation She Had With Shannon Beador Hours After DUI Arrest
- DeepSeek: Did a little known Chinese startup cause a 'Sputnik moment' for AI?
- Azerbaijan says it's halting offensive on disputed Armenian enclave
- Speaker McCarthy faces an almost impossible task trying to unite House GOP and fund the government
- 'The bad stuff don't last': Leslie Jones juggles jokes, hardships in inspiring new memoir
- Juan Soto to be introduced by Mets at Citi Field after striking record $765 million, 15
- France is rolling out the red carpet for King Charles III’s three-day state visit
Ranking
- Brianna LaPaglia Reveals The Meaning Behind Her "Chickenfry" Nickname
- Phil Mickelson admits he 'crossed the line' in becoming a gambling addict
- Polish police briefly detain lawmaker who interrupted prime minister’s speech
- This rare Bob Ross painting could be yours — for close to $10 million
- Whoopi Goldberg is delightfully vile as Miss Hannigan in ‘Annie’ stage return
- ACM Honors 2023 broadcast celebrates Tim McGraw, Chris Stapleton, more country stars
- Consumers can now claim part of a $245 million Fortnite refund, FTC says. Here's how to file a claim.
- Auto suppliers say if UAW strikes expand to more plants, it could mean the end for many
Recommendation
A Mississippi company is sentenced for mislabeling cheap seafood as premium local fish
Phil Mickelson admits he 'crossed the line' in becoming a gambling addict
Eighth endangered Florida panther struck and killed by vehicle this year, wildlife officials say
Arguments to free FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried get rough reception from federal appeals panel
Sam Taylor
Fantasy football rankings for Week 3: Running back depth already becoming a problem
Wiz Khalifa launches mushroom brand MISTERCAP'S. Is he getting into psychedelics?
Arguments to free FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried get rough reception from federal appeals panel