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False Alarm: Denver Zoo Evacuation Threat 'Not Credible': Police
Police say they have not determined that a credible threat exists at the Denver Zoo, but are asking visitors to stay away.
DENVER, CO – Hundreds of visitors were evacuated from the Denver Zoo Tuesday afternoon after a unidentified "security threat" was reported Tuesday around 3:45.
But after an investigation, Denver police issued a statement around 4:15 that the threat was not "deemed to be credible at this time." Police still asked visitors and motorists to avoid the area.
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Update: Denver Police investigated and deemed that the threat was not credible. The Zoo will open at the normal time tomorrow morning. We’ll share more information as it becomes available. https://t.co/vUWxrSkmIZ
— Denver Zoo (@DenverZoo) October 2, 2018
ALERT: Denver Police are investigating a threat to the Denver Zoo that has not been deemed to be credible at this time. The zoo has been evacuated and people/motorists are encouraged to avoid the area. Updates will be provided as they become available. pic.twitter.com/JZBjF7DGKT
— Denver Police Dept. (@DenverPolice) October 2, 2018
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#BREAKING: @DenverZoo evacuated hundreds of visitors for a “credible security threat”. pic.twitter.com/3bWNBaafqE
— Stan Bush (@StanBushTV) October 2, 2018
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