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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
World
Samantha Lock

Thailand zookeeper dresses as ostrich in novel approach to training drill

Thailand’s Chiang Mai Zoo held training drills for its ‘wild animal management plan’ which saw one man dress as an ostrich.
Thailand’s Chiang Mai Zoo held training drills for its ‘wild animal management plan’ which saw one man dress as an ostrich. Photograph: Chiang Mai Zoo Facebook page

A man dressed as an eight foot tall ostrich with a towering bird neck strapped to his head was successfully pinned down with a fishing net after running amok in a Thailand zoo this week.

The staff member was taking part in a training drill designed to ensure the animal was unable to escape its enclosure, should the real-world situation ever arise.

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