DW: Attention all dumb people: there is a thing called Google!
As claims of innocence go, this one's airtight. People in Norfolk, Virginia thought a gorilla escaped from the Virginia Zoo. Social media went bananas after a power outage, with folks saying they saw a big ape running loose on Granby Street. While it would be concerning if a gorilla was running loose, there was just one problem with the reports…the zoo doesn’t have any gorillas.
The zoo confirmed this online and said maybe everyone was confused by their mascot, ZooSquatch, who might have been out for a jog. Everyone’s animals were safe and sound, and the zoo said they’d tell people if anything real happened. At this point, they’ll probably make an announcement if they ever get any gorillas, too.
Source: UPI