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Woman missing from Gwalior zoo found safe after three weeks
A woman who disappeared from Gwalior's wildlife sanctuary during a visit with her husband has been located after 20 days. The circumstances surrounding her disappearance and recovery remain under investigation.
LSN India ·
The woman went missing from Gwalior Zoo while accompanied by her husband, triggering search and rescue operations by local authorities. Her family reported her absence when she failed to return from the premises, prompting zoo officials and police to launch investigation procedures.
Over the course of three weeks, authorities conducted extensive search efforts across the zoo grounds and surrounding areas. The zoo, a major tourist attraction in Madhya Pradesh, maintained regular operations while the search progressed.
After 20 days, the woman was successfully located and reunited with her family. While details regarding where she was found and how she had survived during the extended period remain limited, her recovery has brought relief to those involved in the search operation.
The incident has raised questions about safety protocols at the popular tourist destination. Zoo authorities have indicated they are reviewing visitor management procedures to prevent similar incidents in the future.