**BREAKING: NYALA ALERT ISSUED FOR CHICAGO AREA**
In a shocking turn of events, a sassy nyala antelope named “Nala” made a daring escape from her enclosure at the Chicago Zoo yesterday evening, leaving a trail of chaos and bewildered onlookers in her wake.
According to eyewitnesses, Nala, a 3-year-old female nyala, was last seen leaping over a 10-foot fence and making a beeline for the zoo’s cafeteria, where she reportedly helped herself to a plate of discarded nachos.
“I was just minding my own business, eating a hot dog, when suddenly this horned menace comes bounding out of nowhere and starts munching on a nearby trash can,” said zoo visitor, Tim Johnson. “I mean, I’ve seen some crazy things in my life, but a nyala on the loose? That’s a new one.”
Zoo officials confirmed that Nala had indeed escaped her enclosure, but were quick to downplay the incident, citing “unforeseen circumstances” and “a slight miscalculation in the fence department.”
“We’re not sure how she managed to slip out, but we’re working to ensure that it doesn’t happen again,” said zoo spokesperson, Sarah Lee. “In the meantime, we’re urging residents to remain calm and to please, for the love of all things nyala, do not attempt to feed or pet her.”
As authorities scrambled to round up the rogue nyala, eyewitnesses described the scene as “absolute pandemonium,” with Nala reportedly dodging zoo staff and leaping over obstacles with ease.
“I swear, she was like a gazelle on steroids,” said zoo visitor, Emily Chen. “I’ve never seen anything like it. I mean, who needs a zoo when you’ve got a nyala on the loose?”
Nala was eventually recaptured and returned to her enclosure, where she is currently enjoying a special “NYALA ALERT” themed cake and a strict regimen of nacho-free meals.
In a statement, zoo officials confirmed that Nala would be undergoing intensive counseling to address her apparent love of nachos and Houdini-like escape skills.
**UPDATE:** The Chicago Zoo has announced plans to introduce a new “Nyala Agility Course” in honor of Nala’s daring escape. When asked for comment, zoo officials simply shrugged and said, “Hey, at least she’s getting her exercise.”
