World news – Heartbreaking scenes when chimpanzees were pulled out of the water at the Sydney Zoo

« Sydney Zoo is sad to announce the death of Mowgli, a beloved member of our chimpanzee troop, » the statement said.

« We are currently investigating the circumstances and as soon as more information is available known, we will issue a further statement.

Visitors reported that they had been ordered to stay in their cars or that they were locked in buildings during the course of the situation.