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10 animals killed in barn fire at Ohio wildlife park

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AP Port Clinton
Last Updated : Nov 30 2019 | 9:05 AM IST

At least 10 animals have died in a barn fire that erupted at an Ohio wildlife park, officials said.

The blaze began Thursday evening at the African Safari Wildlife Park in Port Clinton. Three bongos, three giraffes, three red river hogs and a springbok housed in the barn were thought to be dead, fire officials said.

Springboks and bongos are types of antelope.

Officials captured a loose zebra and a giraffe that escaped, The Toledo Blade reported.

The cause of the fire is under investigation. No humans were injured.

The only person on the property at the time of the fire was a person who lived on the grounds, serving as a manager and gamekeeper, Danbury
"We are grateful that our staff is safe and no one was injured, but the loss of the wildlife that we care for every day is tragic for our team members who love these animals," the post read. "We are still assessing the loss of wildlife that was housed in the barn for over-night care and security."

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First Published: Nov 30 2019 | 9:05 AM IST

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