Tigers, lions, a hippopotamus and other animals have escaped from the zoo in Georgia’s capital after heavy flooding destroyed their enclosures, prompting authorities to warn residents in Tbilisi to stay inside yesterday. At least 10 people have been killed in the disaster, including three zoo workers.

Residents of Georgia’s capital Tbilisi are being warned to stay inside after heavy flooding destroyed enclosures at the city’s zoo, allowing tigers, lions and other animals to escape.