Imagine you're enjoying a day out at a public place like a zoo, then suddenly it's evacuated due to a serious threat. What you might not realize is that many of these alarming incidents are actually hoaxes known as "swatting," with significant, often dangerous, consequences.
The recent Cleveland Zoo evacuation brought 'swatting' into the spotlight, showing how these hoaxes disrupt public safety.
On April 20, 2024, the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo was evacuated after a false report of an active shooter.