x
Breaking News
More () »

Officials hope to capture loose zebras with new plan involving even more zebras

Believe it or not, the new plan involves using more zebras.

UPPER MARLBORO, Md. — Prince George's County officials have revealed a new plan that they hope will lead to capturing two zebras that have been on the loose since the beginning of September. 

Three zebras escaped from a farm in Upper Marlboro and the group has been roaming around the area ever since. Unfortunately, one of the zebras died when it was caught in an illegal snare trap on September 16.

RELATED: Zebra found dead in Prince George's County in an illegal snare trap

According to a press release from Maryland's Department of the Environment, the new plan involves using more zebras. 

Prince George's County Animal Services claims to be in constant communication with the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), the owner and the caretaker of the exotic animals to work together to capture the remaining zebras. 

RELATED: VERIFY: Yes, the Zebras on the loose can survive & thrive in cold weather

Officials say the owner and caretaker have taken two zebras from the herd and are keeping them in an enclosure in the center of a corral. The hope is that by utilizing food and the other zebras, the loose zebras will return to the corral and the herd. 

"Our priority is to make sure the zebras are captured and returned to the herd," says DoE Director Andrea L. Crooms. "Once this is accomplished, the County will conduct a further investigation, and any actions including any appropriate charges against the owner will be evaluated."

Veterinarians and officials believe this plan is the best approach for successfully capturing the loose zebras.

Prince George's County officials ask that anyone who sees the zebras to report the sightings to PGC311.

RELATED: He stared into the zebra’s soul, and posted it to Snapchat. Man meets elusive Maryland zebra

WATCH NEXT: Man spots elusive Maryland zebra

The latest zebra video, recorded by Chris Horrell of Upper Marlboro, will soon exceed 1 million views on Twitter alone.

WUSA9 is now on Roku and Amazon Fire TVs. Download the apps today for live newscasts and video on demand. 

Download the WUSA9 app to get breaking news, weather and important stories at your fingertips.

Sign up for the Get Up DC newsletter: Your forecast. Your commute. Your news. Sign up for the Capitol Breach email newsletter, delivering the latest breaking news and a roundup of the investigation into the Capitol Riots on January 6, 2021.

Before You Leave, Check This Out