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Wolf escapes as wind blows down fences in Berkshire | Wolf escapes as wind blows down fences in Berkshire |
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An wolf which went on the loose after escaping from its enclosure amid strong winds has been "safely recaptured", police have said. | |
The animal, called Torak, is thought to have fled from the Wolf Conservation Trust's site in Beenham after fencing was brought down. | |
After the escape police put out a text warning to residents and schools in Berkshire, urging them to stay inside. | |
Thames Valley Police announced Torak's capture at about 13:40. | |
Earlier, a helicopter could be seen circling overhead, and a specialist animal capture firm was recruited to help the search. | |
Men armed with dart guns were spotted in the area, and it was believed officers planned to tranquilise the wolf. | |
It had been spotted at various locations, some more than 10 miles to the west of the sanctuary. | |
One parent, Tony Roe, told the BBC police officers were outside his child's local primary school by 08:30 to usher pupils inside. | One parent, Tony Roe, told the BBC police officers were outside his child's local primary school by 08:30 to usher pupils inside. |
He said: "An officer on the school gate told me a wolf had escaped after wind blew down part of the fence." | |
Sian Champkin, whose husband works at Elstree School in Woolhampton, said students were told not to go outside. | |
Officers had advised members of the public not to approach the wolf if they saw it. | |