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The detection of a rapidly progressing Melioidosis outbreak in a densely populated urban area like Hong Kong presents a significant Black Swan risk due to the potential for zoonotic transmission to humans, which could lead to a larger public health crisis. This event is compounded by the fact that Melioidosis is a rare disease with high mortality rates, and its presence in a city center zoo increases the risk of exposure to a large number of people, especially if the disease spreads beyond the zoo. The unpredictability of zoonotic diseases and their potential to cause widespread disruption makes this situation particularly concerning.