Gorilla does its top 'King Kong' imitation

Rotterdam, Netherlands -- A gorilla that escaped from a Netherlands zoo Friday went on a major rampage throughout the locale, injuring four during its "King Kong" romp.

Radio Netherlands reported that after the gorilla broke free from its enclosure at the Diergaarde Blijdorp in Rotterdam, the animal attacked several people while attempting to flee the zoo.

One woman who ran across the silverback's path Friday was bitten by the ape and forced to seek medical attention.

The gorilla, named Bokita, also raided one of the zoo's snack bars during his brief moments of freedom.

No reason was given regarding how the muscled beast escaped captivity, but zoo workers eventually captured Bokita.

Zoo officials sedated Bokita to end its outburst and got the gorilla back into the enclosure safe and sound, Radio Netherlands said.

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