Flooding in Georgia kills 5, zoo animals free  

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TBILISI: As many as five people were killed while several other were missing following the flood hit Georgia capital of Tbilisi, local media reported.

According to reports, the city zoo was also affected with the flood as Wolves, bears, big cats and even a hippopotamus escaped and have been roaming parts of the city.

Some animals have been re-captured and others killed, according to the news agency, Civil.ge.

Officials are still searching for escaped animals. Georgia’s Prime Minister, Irakli Garibashvili, asked residents to stay home while the creatures are rounded up.