D.C. Rep. Eleanor Holmes Norton Denies Letting Zebras on the Loose

Washington, D.C. is coping with the Working of the Zebras, however its congresswoman needs to make it clear: she will not be accountable.

5 zebras have been on the run since Aug. 31 after they escaped from a non-public farm in Prince George’s County, Maryland, according to The Washington Post. Rep. Eleanor Holmes Norton, a Democrat who serves because the district’s delegate within the Home, released a statement Friday denying any data of how the zebras escaped—whereas additionally plugging her hope for D.C. statehood.

“Native information has reported that the zebras have been let free on Saturday or Sunday of final weekend, a time frame throughout which I used to be having fun with quiet time at house with my household,” she mentioned.

“My alibi is stable, however given my profession of combating for statehood for the District, which incorporates years of explaining the significance of getting consent of the ruled, and given my current opposition to fences, I can perceive why the cost was made.”

It’s unclear why Norton felt the necessity to weigh in, as there haven’t been any official claims of her being concerned.

Rodney Taylor, the pinnacle of the Prince George’s animal providers division, informed the Publish that authorities have been working tirelessly to seize the beasts, which have been noticed by residents all through the state and D.C. suburbs. He mentioned the proprietor didn’t appear to have any free fencing so it’s unknown how the zebras escaped.

To Taylor, who has been with the division for 39 years, wild zebras is a brand new phenomenon. “This one ranks up there” when in comparison with previous incidents, he informed the Publish.

Taylor mentioned it might take as much as per week to seize the zebras, that are authorized to personal in Maryland. He suggested the general public to keep away from getting near them, as they’re simply scared and will chew to defend themselves.

Norton appeared to have a rosy outlook on the state of affairs.

“I hope the house owners discover the zebras and that every one concerned dwell lengthy, full lives,” she mentioned.