At least one tiger is missing from the Georgia Wild Animal Safari on Sunday. A tiger at the zoo is pictured here
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Two tigers that had escaped their enclosures at a Georgia zoo after a tornado struck on Sunday morning have been found

The Pine Mountain Wild Animal Safari confirmed that the two animals, that were briefly on the loose, had been located, tranquilized, and returned safely to their enclosure.  

Earlier on Sunday, the Troup County Sheriff’s Office announced that at least one tiger was ‘unaccounted for’ following the tornado, which touched down at around 7am, and damaged the tigers’ cages.

The Wild Animal Safari is still closed to the public following the breach – after residents in the town of 1,500 people were earlier urged to stay indoors.

Confirming that the wild animals had been found, the zoo wrote: ‘Like much of Southwest Georgia, Pine Mountain Safari sustained extensive tornado damage this morning. Fortunately, none of our animals and employees were hurt. 

‘However, several animal enclosures were breeched, and two tigers briefly escaped. Both have now been found, tranquilized, and safely returned to a secure enclosure.

‘We appreciate your concern and support during this difficult time.’

Two tigers were missing from the Georgia Wild Animal Safari on Sunday morning. A tiger at the zoo named Reba is pictured here in a memorial post

Two tigers were missing from the Georgia Wild Animal Safari on Sunday morning. A tiger at the zoo named Reba is pictured here in a memorial post

Two tigers were missing from the Georgia Wild Animal Safari on Sunday morning. A tiger at the zoo named Reba is pictured here in a memorial post

The Troup County Sheriff's Office announced on Facebook that the tiger is unaccounted for

The Troup County Sheriff's Office announced on Facebook that the tiger is unaccounted for

The Troup County Sheriff’s Office announced on Facebook that the tiger is unaccounted for

The Wild Animal Safari is closed to the public as residents are urged to stay inside

The Wild Animal Safari is closed to the public as residents are urged to stay inside

The Wild Animal Safari is closed to the public as residents are urged to stay inside

Earlier, while the animals were still on the loose, they wrote: ‘We have sustained damage at the park and will not be open today. We are working diligently to keep our team and animals safe and will update with more news as it is available.’

According to the Wild Animal Safari’s website, ‘there are no cages — the animals roam freely and may even approach your group’ on the drive-thru safari.

It also claims that the 3.5-mile trail is a good way of ‘meeting nature’s animal friends’. 

‘Travel down our 3.5-mile trail and see many different animals along the way,’ it says. 

‘Some of them may even get close to meet you and your family! 

‘From the comfort of your vehicle, you and your group can experience the thrill of the safari.’

DailyMail.com has also reached out to the safari for more information about the tigers.

The park previously made headlines last year after a viral video showed the wild animals hungrily approaching a couple in their car.

In the video, filmed on March 29, 2022, Morgan Mosley, 28, can be heard shouting in fear as the animals get close.

When a small group of zebra come up to the car, she exclaims: ‘Oh s**t’ and hurriedly throws food outside so they don’t come any closer.

Pictured: Two tigers - which are not the animals that escaped - play with a ball at the safari

Pictured: Two tigers - which are not the animals that escaped - play with a ball at the safari

Pictured: Two tigers – which are not the animals that escaped – play with a ball at the safari

Locals were earlier warned that a tiger was on the loose after the storms. Reba is pictured frolicking through a pool

Locals were earlier warned that a tiger was on the loose after the storms. Reba is pictured frolicking through a pool

Locals were earlier warned that a tiger was on the loose after the storms. Reba is pictured frolicking through a pool

Reba the tiger is pictured at Georgia Wild Animal Safari. This is not the animal that has escaped

Reba the tiger is pictured at Georgia Wild Animal Safari. This is not the animal that has escaped

Reba the tiger is pictured at Georgia Wild Animal Safari. This is not the animal that has escaped

A deer then pops its head in through the window, promoting her to yell: ‘They look kind of crazy a little bit, look at his eyes!’ 

When an inquisitive zebra comes close, she urges her husband Rex, who is a math teacher, to drive away from the ‘hungry as f**k animal’.

A donkey then walks up, at which point Morgan warns her husband: ‘They got long faces, they can get in the car.’

Megan, who also works at a school, is left speechless when the donkey’s lip begins quivering, and laughs when she looks over to see Rex imitating it.  

She is equally reluctant when an ostrich comes near, saying ‘hell no’ and begging him to drive away.

Morgan and Rex Mosley had a hilarious trip at the safari park in Georgia last year

Morgan and Rex Mosley had a hilarious trip at the safari park in Georgia last year

Morgan and Rex Mosley had a hilarious trip at the safari park in Georgia last year

Strong storms across Georgia spawned at least the one tornado in Troup County early Sunday morning, where authorities are reporting downed trees, damaged homes and power outages.

According to PowerOutage.us, which monitors reports of power outages across the country, over 13,000 homes and businesses remained did not have electricity as of 9.30am when another storm moved into the area.

Heavy rain, strong winds and frequent lightning are being reported throughout the area as crews work to rescue those stuck inside.

A tornado warning remains in effect for several counties, while a flash flood warning has been issued for Upson, Meriwether and Pike counties.

Elsewhere in the state, large hail the size of golf balls were reported. 

Hail the size of golf balls rained down on parts of Georgia during strong storms on Sunday

Hail the size of golf balls rained down on parts of Georgia during strong storms on Sunday

Hail the size of golf balls rained down on parts of Georgia during strong storms on Sunday

Heavy rain and hail could be seen pouring down in LaGrange, Georgia Sunday morning

Heavy rain and hail could be seen pouring down in LaGrange, Georgia Sunday morning

Heavy rain and hail could be seen pouring down in LaGrange, Georgia Sunday morning

The wild weather came amid a series of storms making its way through the southern United States over the weekend. An overturned and broken down car is seen here in Mississippi following a series of tornadoes there on Friday

The wild weather came amid a series of storms making its way through the southern United States over the weekend. An overturned and broken down car is seen here in Mississippi following a series of tornadoes there on Friday

The wild weather came amid a series of storms making its way through the southern United States over the weekend. An overturned and broken down car is seen here in Mississippi following a series of tornadoes there on Friday

The remains of crushed house and cars are seen in Rolling Fork, Mississippi on Saturday

The remains of crushed house and cars are seen in Rolling Fork, Mississippi on Saturday

The remains of crushed house and cars are seen in Rolling Fork, Mississippi on Saturday

An injured man sits inside a makeshift clinic and relief center in Rolling Fork, Mississippi on Saturday following the onslaught of tornadoes

An injured man sits inside a makeshift clinic and relief center in Rolling Fork, Mississippi on Saturday following the onslaught of tornadoes

An injured man sits inside a makeshift clinic and relief center in Rolling Fork, Mississippi on Saturday following the onslaught of tornadoes

The wild weather came amid a series of storms making its way through the southern United States over the weekend.

At least 11 other tornadoes tracking at 80mph, with one stretching at least one mile wide, were recorded Friday night in Mississippi. 

They obliterated neighborhoods, ripped roofs off homes and downed power lines – leaving victims trapped under rubble and thousands without power. 

Over 30 million people were under a tornado warning through the evening, and were being warned to brace for the killer storms which brought golf ball-sized hail.

Authorities warned those in its path to brace for a ‘life threatening situation’ and on Saturday morning deployed search-and-rescue teams to several county’s in the region. 

As of Sunday morning, at least 26 people were killed in the powerful storms. 

Source: | This article originally belongs to Dailymail.co.uk

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