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Georgia flood: Tbilisi residents warned over zoo animals Georgia flood: Tbilisi residents warned over zoo animals
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Heavy flooding in the Georgian capital, Tbilisi, has killed eight people and officials are warning residents to stay indoors to avoid animals that have escaped from a zoo. Heavy flooding in the Georgian capital, Tbilisi, has killed eight people, with officials warning people to stay indoors to avoid animals that have escaped from a zoo.
The missing animals include tigers, lions, bears and wolves. It is believed that a zookeeper is among the dead. The missing animals include tigers, lions, bears and wolves. Three of the dead people were found within the zoo.
A hippopotamus was cornered in one of the city's main squares and subdued with a tranquiliser gun.A hippopotamus was cornered in one of the city's main squares and subdued with a tranquiliser gun.
Rescue workers are searching submerged homes to check for trapped residents.Rescue workers are searching submerged homes to check for trapped residents.
Dozens of people have been left homeless after their houses were damaged or destroyed. Dozens of people have been left homeless.
The flooding began when heavy rains caused the River Vere to burst its banks.
Thousands of people have been left without water and electricity while others have had to be airlifted to safety.
Mayor Davit Narmania said the situation was "very grave".Mayor Davit Narmania said the situation was "very grave".
Other animals have been recaptured or killed though it is unclear how many are missing. Helicopters are now circling the city as part of a search and rescue operation. Georgia's Prime Minister Irakli Garibashvili has called on residents to stay indoors until the animals have been found.
Some have been recaptured or killed though it is unclear how many are missing. Helicopters are now circling the city as part of a search and rescue operation.
Tbilisi's vice-mayor, Irakly Lekvinadze, estimated the preliminary damage at $10m (£6.43m).Tbilisi's vice-mayor, Irakly Lekvinadze, estimated the preliminary damage at $10m (£6.43m).
In May 2012, five people were killed in Tbilisi after another river flooded.