Exotic Incident #2931
Incident Date:
04/26/2017
Location:
Powell, OH - USA
Facility Name:
Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
Facility Type:
Accredited AZA Facility (AZA)
Incident Category:
Animal Death (AD)
Species:
Bears
Animal:
Polar bear
Animal disposition:
Dead
Summary:
Nanuq, a 29-year-old male polar bear, was euthanized after a medical examination confirmed he had liver cancer.
Action take by Born Free USA:
Notes:
http://www.10tv.com/article/columbus-zoo-announces-death-polar-bear-nanuq