Zoo Shuts Down After Wife's Body Found in Incinerator

0:00It's April 29th. Welcome in. This is Global News Today, where the world meets AI. I'm Cory with the story. A staffer at Asahiyama Zoo in Asahikawa, Japan confessed to police that he dumped his wife's body in the zoo's incinerator, the one they used for, animal carcasses. This grim revelation forced the popular zoo to push back its summer opening from Wednesday to at least Friday while cops investigating. The zoo had wrapped up a three week maintenance break since April 8th, gearing up for Japan's busy golden week holiday rush. But now, with searches underway on the grounds, officials extended the shutdown to let authorities do their work without interruptions. Local leaders are reeling from the shock. Asahikawa's mayor called it an unprecedented crisis that nobody saw coming, admitting he's gripped by massive anxiety over the fallout. He's apologized to eager visitors for the hassle. And back in 1967, this zoo draws over 1 million people yearly with its innovative setups

1:00like glass domes and overhead animal, cages for super close up views, a friend reported the wife missing, sparking the probe last week. Investigators are still digging, and the zoo warns it could stay shuttered longer if needed, but they're hustling to reopen safely so families can. Enjoy the animals once the desk settles.