Columbus Zoo and Aquarium reopens after threat found baseless
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Updated · ABC6OnYourSide.com · May 2
Columbus Zoo and Aquarium reopens after threat found baseless
8 articles · Updated · ABC6OnYourSide.com · May 2
About 3,000 people were evacuated from the Powell, Ohio park after a 2:18pm bomb and active shooter report; Delaware County deputies arrived within about 10 minutes.
A sweep with the sheriff's office, Powell police and Columbus police found no suspicious items, and the zoo said it closed for the rest of Saturday out of caution.
Officials said similar threats recently targeted zoos in Toledo and Louisville; the zoo is reviewing security and arranging refunds for visitors whose trips were cut short.
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