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In 1965, a golden eagle named Goldie escaped from London Zoo, captivating the public for 12 days as he soared over Regent’s Park and the rest of the city. Dubbed as “Goldie” by the press, the eagle’s exploits made headline news as he evaded capture after swooping out of his cage due to a door left ajar by a keeper. The nation was entranced by his freedom, as drivers created traffic jams to catch a glimpse and various organizations tried innovative methods to capture him.
During the bitter cold of early 1965, with snowfall and freezing temperatures, Goldie’s flight coincided with significant events such as the passing of Winston Churchill, turmoil in the Vietnam War, and the arrest of the Kray twins. As Goldie continued to roam the skies, thousands gathered to observe and offer suggestions on how to catch him, from using nets to firing drugged meat into the air. Various attempted methods, including a BBC reporter’s magic pipe, failed to lure the eagle down, as experts remained confident Goldie would return to the zoo once hungry.
Undeterred by the growing crowds and media attention, Goldie continued to evade capture, showing initiative as he hunted for food. Observers in Regent’s Park witnessed his encounters with other animals, from a Cairn terrier to a poodle, and even the Muscovy ducks at the US ambassador’s residence. The public’s interference in capture attempts, whether inadvertently or deliberately, added to the chaos as park-keepers struggled to manage the large crowds eager to witness Goldie’s antics. Eventually, after 12 days of freedom, Goldie was successfully lured back to the zoo with a dead rabbit, much to the relief of zoo-keepers and the public.
Following his brief taste of freedom, Goldie once again escaped in December 1965 for a shorter period, prompting calls for the public to stay away
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