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Capybara Samba Escapes UK Zoo, Spotted Sunbathing by River

3/24/2026

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A nine-month-old capybara named Samba escaped from Marwell Zoo in Winchester, UK, shortly after arriving.
On March 23, dog walker Claudie Paddick spotted Samba sunbathing on the River Itchen and filmed her jumping into the water.
Marwell Zoo urged the public not to approach Samba to prevent stressing her and to keep dogs on leads.
Tango escaped at the same time and was found nearby.

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A nine-month-old capybara named Samba escaped from Marwell Zoo in Winchester, UK, shortly after arriving.
On March 23, dog walker Claudie Paddick spotted Samba sunbathing on the River Itchen and filmed her jumping into the water.
Marwell Zoo urged the public not to approach Samba to prevent stressing her and to keep dogs on leads.
Tango escaped at the same time and was found nearby.