Carousel animals run wild, paint town red
Giraffes, elephants, creatures of all sorts set out to complete Pittsburgh bucket list
APRIL 1, 2015 - PITTSBURGH, PA - The lunchtime crowd in Schenley Plaza today enjoyed springtime temperatures, budding gardens, and the cheerful chatter of Pittsburgh Parks
Conservancy staffers directing PNC Carousel animals to their respective poles when surprised by a sudden commotion of carousel creatures running in all directions.
The breakout, seemingly coordinated by the mischievous -- and aptly named -- eagle "Freedom," was swift and efficient. Onlookers gaped in amazement as Nancy Elephant,
Toofus Tiger, R Merry Seal, and others in the menagerie stampeded, hopped, waddled and flew in all directions. Their intentions were quickly revealed by Harry Skettle Camel who, when caught, spilled the beans. "We carousel animals are always reading this town's
'best of' lists," he proclaimed. "Today, we're setting out to complete those Pittsburgh bucket lists."
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Troy Polamalu Giraffe, photographed at Warhol Museum.
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Mr. Skettle's testimony was confirmed as reports started to trickle in from around the city. Incline operators spotted Topper Triceratops and Henrietta Pig on their
ascent up to Mount Washington. Troy Polamalu Giraffe was cornered in the photo booth at the Andy Warhol Museum. Wholey's employees called in something fishy when a dolphin and sea horse in fake mustaches tried ordering the store -- the entire store.
Investigators are concentrating their search on prominent Pittsburgh 'best of' spots. "No Primanti restaurant or Kennywood ride will go unturned. And we have Rick
Sebak on 24-hour watch," assured Police Chief Cameron McLay.
The carousel animals are exceptionally kid-friendly; all are de-clawed. Parks Conservancy staff is scouring Pittsburgh's parks in the hopes of finding the creatures
in time for the April 11th opening of the popular Schenley Plaza attraction.
Spotted any of these animals? Reports can be sent to the Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy via Twitter (@pittsburghparks).
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