East African Crowned Crane With Golden Head Escapes Issaquah Zoo Alert

After vanishing from Cougar Mountain, the juvenile crane was last clocked at Lake Sammamish State Park, far from its zoo perch. Local birdwatchers and families are swapping tips and scanning treetops for this rare escapee, whose golden plumage makes it a celebrity in local search trends. “She’s fast!” say staffers, as the hunt continues.
East African crowned crane, golden-feathered and just 1 juvenile, bolts Issaquah zoo—Cougar Mountain urges 98027 locals to spot bird before it vanishes forever.