Floods Free Sea Lion from Captivity in New York

The sea lion at the Central Park Zoo in New York seized the opportunity to briefly escape from its pool during the flooding that swept through the city. ABC News reported that the animal managed to flee its enclosure due to rising water levels, wandered a bit, and then returned to the pool. The flooding, caused by heavy rainfall, inundated the city, leading to a state of emergency being declared throughout. A sea lion escaped from its pool at the Central Park Zoo amid the severe flooding that's pounding New York City, officials say. The water has since receded, and the animals are safe in their exhibit.