Otter spotted at Stanley Bay

Published: 6:47AM Thursday June 22, 2006 Source: RNZ/TVNZ Interactive

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There has been another sighting of Auckland Zoo's elusive escaped otter. 

Jin the otter escaped from Auckland Zoo last Tuesday and is believed to have swum across Auckland Harbour to the North Shore suburb of Devonport. 

Navy boats checked the shoreline and police searched the streets of Devonport on Wednesday but to no avail. 

But on Thursday morning she was spotted in Stanley Bay.   

Zoo curator, Maria Finnegan, is urging people to be vigilant and ring the zoo if they hear or see anything.

Jin, is not dangerous and will not approach people, but zoo staff say it is important members of the public do not try and chase or capture her themselves.

If people do see her, they should call the main Zoo line (360 3800). If it is after hours, people should call 027 291 9773.

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