Exotic Incident #2030
Incident Date:
09/10/2013
Location:
Asheboro, NC - USA
Facility Name:
North Carolina Zoo
Facility Type:
Accredited AZA Facility (AZA)
Incident Category:
Animal Death (AD)
Species:
Bears
Animal:
Polar Bear
Animal disposition:
Dead
Summary:
For the second time in a week, an animal has died of unknown causes at this zoo. Aquila, a 21-year old polar bear was found dead in his off-exhibit holding quarters of a ruptured stomach.
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