Residents of Tbilisi are being warned to stay inside after heavy flooding in the Georgian capital destroyed enclosures at city's zoo, allowing animals to escape. Three zoo workers are dead after the flooding in the former Soviet republic. (June 14) Terrified residents have been warned to stay in doors by frantic authorities in Tbilisi, Geoorgia, after the flood sent dozens of dangerous animals roaming the streets last night. Among the dead people are said to be three zookeepers. Amazing photos showing a hippopotamus wandering along major roadways have been shared across social networks. The massive animal was seen trotting down a dual carriage way and then stopping to eat from a tree in the city centre.Tbilisi, the capital of Georgia, was battered by flooding last night that also hit the city’s zoo. Animals were all set free in the ensuing chaos and while some of them have already been re-captured or killed more were still on the loose, local news agency Civil.ge said. Seven people dead,Tbilisi (City\/Town\/Village),Flood (Disaster Type),Tourist Destination,Top,Storm,Russia,Tourism (Interest),Best,Lightning,Soviet Union (Country),Thunder,hippopotamus,Tornado,B­­­lizzard,Catastrophic Storm,Cattle,Contamination,Cow,Disease,E­­­arth Changes,Extreme Weather,Global Food Crisis,Mass Animal Die-Off,Meade County,Outbreak,Rapid City,South Dakota,Storm,United States Georgia, Tbilisi: Zoo Animals Escape, the animals run through the streets of the Georgian capital. A section of Tbilisi center was flooded after heavy rains last night with residents becoming trapped in their houses in Tbilisi’s Vake and Saburtalo district. Rescue workers have been helping relocate them. The rains caused River Vere, part of which lies underground along the Mziuri valley, to swell and damage road and residential infrastructure. Tbilisi Mayor Davit Narmania confirmed that two people were seen being swept away by the river in Vake neighbourhood and their whereabouts were still unknown. Others were taken to hospital and there are reports of a number of deaths as a result of the flood. A special committee has been set up on special order of Prime Minister Irakli Garibashvili to deal with the disaster and monitor the rescue process. The Interior Ministry said soldiers had been mobilised and would join rescue officers if needed. Furthermore, the flood led to the escape of several animals from Tbilisi Zoo, including over 30 dangerous predators (6 lions, 6 tigers, 7 bears and 13 wolves). The police strictly advises the citizens to refrain from going out in the streets. Tbilisi Floods - Zoo Animals on Loose in Tbilisi, Geoorgia, (RAW VIDEO) Raw: Flooding Causes Zoo Animals To Escape Tbilisi floods Zoo Animals on Loose 8 People Dead in Georgia Flood (VIDEO) Channel iNews YMS works for you! Collecting the latest news from all over the world. And providing you with high quality and the latest news! We have no censorship and no restrictions! News Today US, News Europe today , the news today Ukraine, Russian news today , news of the economy, natural disasters, US police, protests and rallies, Europe Accidents, Europe, crisis, floods, fires in Europe, in the US Fires , Breaking news, Срочные новости, Новости Европы, Новости США

• published: 14 Jun 2015
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