Missing Plateau Hyena Found Alive, Triumphantly Returned to Its Enclosure In a heart-stopping turn of events, a beloved Plateau hyena named Anya, who had been reported missing for several days, has been miraculously found alive. The animal had vanished from its enclosure at the local zoo, sparking a frantic search operation. After an extensive search that involved zookeepers, wildlife conservationists, and volunteers, Anya was finally located on the outskirts of the city. She appeared disoriented and exhausted, but otherwise unharmed. With great relief, she was carefully captured and transported back to her zoo enclosure. Veterinarians at the zoo conducted a thorough examination of Anya and found no serious injuries. They believe she may have wandered away through a small opening in her enclosure that had gone unnoticed. Upon her return to her familiar surroundings, Anya was greeted with a chorus of excited howls from the other hyenas in her pack. The animal caretakers watched with elation as she happily rejoined her companions and settled into her familiar routine. The zoo’s director expressed immense gratitude to everyone involved in the search and rescue operation. “We are so relieved to have Anya back safe and sound,” he said. “She is a valuable member of our zoo family, and we are committed to providing her with the best possible care.” The incident has prompted the zoo to review its enclosure security measures to prevent similar incidents in the future. However, for now, the focus is on Anya’s well-being and ensuring her continued happiness at the zoo. The return of Anya to her enclosure serves as a poignant reminder of the importance of wildlife conservation and the unwavering dedication of those who work to protect endangered species.Escaped Hyena Safely Returned to Jos Wildlife ParkEscaped Hyena Safely Returned to Jos Wildlife Park A hyena that escaped from its enclosure at the Jos Wildlife Park in Plateau State, Nigeria, has been found alive and returned to its cage. According to a statement released by the Plateau State Tourism Cooperation, the hyena was discovered after a thorough search and rescue operation. It was immediately tranquilized and captured. The statement from the Corporation’s management, led by Chuwang Pwajok, expressed gratitude to the public for their cooperation and calmness during the search efforts. The escape of the hyena had caused panic among residents of Dong and neighboring communities. The PUNCH had reported the escape on Sunday, which prompted authorities to launch an extensive search operation. All rights reserved. This material and other digital content on the PUNCH website may not be reproduced, published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed without prior express written permission from PUNCH. For inquiries or contact, please email [email protected].Rescuers have found a missing Plateau hyena wandering in the bush near Jos, Nigeria. The hyena, which escaped from its enclosure at the Jos Wildlife Park on Sunday, July 30, is now back in its cage. Park officials said the hyena was found by a ranger on a routine patrol. The ranger noticed the animal’s tracks and followed them until he found the hyena hiding in the undergrowth. The hyena was unharmed and was immediately returned to its enclosure. Park officials said they were relieved to have the hyena back, adding that they were “very grateful to the ranger who found it.”