Search Crews Scour Allegheny River for Pelicans That Escaped Pittsburgh Zoo

Pittsburgh, PA, October 17, 2026 —

Search crews are scouring the Allegheny River in Pittsburgh for pelicans that escaped from the Pittsburgh Zoo, according to the available information.

The report does not specify how many pelicans escaped or when they left the zoo. It also does not say where along the river crews are searching, when the search began, or whether any of the birds have been found.

Further details about the circumstances of the escape were not provided. The available information does not identify the crews involved or describe their search methods. It also does not include a statement from the zoo or other officials.

The search remains the only reported development. No information was provided about the pelicans’ condition, the expected duration of the search, or what may happen after crews locate them. Without those details, the extent of the escape and the status of the search cannot be determined from the available account.

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