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'Swatting' hoax threat prompts temporary lockdown at San Francisco Zoo
A 'swatting' hoax threat led to a temporary lockdown at the San Francisco Zoo on Monday afternoon. Authorities described the incident as a case of 'swatting', a prank involving false emergency reports.
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