Later Sunday morning, the drive-through zoo said two tigers were safe back in their enclosures after being on the loose for a couple of hours.

“Several animal enclosures were [breached], and two tigers briefly escaped. Both have now been found, tranquilized, and safely returned to a secure enclosure,” the zoo posted on Facebook at about 11 a.m. No humans or tigers were harmed.

Zac Steele, Troup County’s emergency management director, said the storm damaged the enclosures, allowing the tigers an opportunity to make a run for it. He said one tiger was found outside the enclosure and another inside.

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The attraction spans 300 acres and is home to 75 species of animals, according to the Pine Mountain website. Visitors can drive through a 3½-mile trail of free-roaming animals, in what the website describes as a safari-like experience.

Pine Mountain is in middle Georgia, about 75 miles southwest of Atlanta.

“We appreciate your concern and support during this difficult time,” the zoo posted. “Pine Mountain Safari is committed to the safety of our employees, our animals, our customers, and our community.”

The zoo had posted to Facebook earlier Sunday morning that it would remain closed because it had “sustained damage” from a tornado Saturday night. “We are working diligently to keep our team and animals safe and will update with more news as it is available,” the post said.

No one answered a phone number listed for the zoo, and no one responded to a Facebook message requesting comment Sunday morning.

The Georgia safari is home to Bengal tigers, according to information on its website. It was not immediately clear whether the tigers whose enclosures were damaged were Bengals.

Troup County was under a flood watch late Sunday afternoon, and authorities in the area were wary of more potential storms.

Tornadoes struck Mississippi and Alabama before appearing in Georgia over the weekend, killing 26 people and destroying a yet-unknown number of buildings. Reports of large hail, heavy rain and damage to buildings in Georgia were emerging Sunday morning.