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Mysterious Figure Caught On Camera At Texas Zoo

City of Amarillo officials are encouraging people to guess the figure's identity, which has been dubbed an "Unidentified Amarillo Object."

A mysterious figure was seen on surveillance footage at the Amarillo Zoo in the early hours on May 21, according to city officials.
A mysterious figure was seen on surveillance footage at the Amarillo Zoo in the early hours on May 21, according to city officials. (City of Amarillo)

AMARILLO, TX — A mysterious figure was captured on surveillance footage at the Amarillo Zoo last month, prompting city officials to encourage residents to guess who or what it was.

The figure, which was spotted by cameras at 1:25 a.m. on May 21, has been dubbed an "Unidentified Amarillo Object" by zoo officials. In a still of the footage released by the city, the unknown figure appears to be walking on two legs.

Anyone who believes they have identified the figure can email the city's communication office at publiccommunications@amarillo.gov or comment on the city's Facebook post.

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