Orangutan escape from Solo Safari causes stir among residents

An orangutan's escape from its enclosure at Solo Safari on Tuesday caused a commotion among residents and visitors in Solo, Central Java.

Witnesses reported that the orangutan suddenly leaped from the Solo Safari grounds, crossed the road, and entered a merchant area located to the west of the facility. Videos circulating showed the animal knocking over several motorcycles belonging to local residents.

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Then it was handled by the Solo Safari team. They brought a net. The capture process took about half an hour.

"Then it was handled by the Solo Safari team. They brought a net. The capture process took about half an hour," said one eyewitness, Eko.

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The handling process was carried out in a measured manner, prioritizing the safety of the public and the animals in accordance with applicable procedures.

Solo Safari acknowledged the incident. Danu Widi Krismara, Marketing Manager for Solo Safari, stated that upon receiving information about the escape, the Taman Safari Indonesia (TSI) Group immediately deployed an internal team with expertise in animal handling to secure the situation.

"The handling process was carried out in a measured manner, prioritizing the safety of the public and the animals in accordance with applicable procedures," Krismara explained. He confirmed that the team successfully recaptured the orangutan and returned it to its exhibit under controlled conditions. "During this process, TSI Group ensured that the handling considered public safety aspects as well as animal welfare, as an inseparable part of our animal management standards," he added.

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During this process, TSI Group ensured that the handling considered public safety aspects as well as animal welfare, as an inseparable part of our animal management standards.