The Toledo Zoo was evacuated on Friday afternoon amid a bomb threat, local media confirmed.
WTOL11 Toledo confirmed citing officials that the Toledo Zoological Gardens, located on Hippo Way in Toledo, Ohio, after a bomb threat was received.
No one is injured and officers are sweeping the area. Contrary to claims on social media, it is not an active shooter situation.
What Happened At Toledo Zoo Today?
WTOL 11 reports that the bomb threat was received early Friday morning around 10:30am local time. The visitors at the zoo were evacuated shortly after the threat was received, and the zoo was evacuated immediately after.
There are no reports of injuries, and nothing has been found that is an active threat to the zoo. No bombs or shooters were located, contrary to the tip.
Also read: Who is Juana Delgado Soto? Kylie Jennerâs ex-housekeeper files lawsuit over abuse claims
However, the zoo still remains closed and there is a heavy police presence in the area. The Anthony Wayne Trail entrance that leads to the zoo has been closed down as police continue precautionary checking in the area.
“We had officers respond to a potential bomb threat,” a deputy with the Toledo Police Department said to WTOL11. “Also, we received calls that said along the lines of possible gunshots in the area.
Also read: Klay Thompson faces backlash after public breakup with Megan Thee Stallion; âhere to jump youâ
“At this moment, there are no injuries or suspects in custody. Our officers were able to get the tactical units out here. We did a sweep of the area. We have Northwest Ohio Bomb Squad en route, K9 officers are deployed as we speak. And we are doing a thorough sweep of the entire area.”
âEveryone was cleared and the evacuations went smoothly,â he added, without providing much details around how many people were evacuated. However, he said that it included a few schools in the area, so it was âquite a few people.â
The zoo will remain closed until further notice, the officer said.