The Toronto Zoo is saying goodbye to one of their animals. 'Sampson,' a 25-year-old grizzly bear, died April 10. He has been at the zoo since he was about
‘Sampson,’ a 25-year-old grizzly bear, died April 10.
He has been at the zoo since he was about six-months-old after he was found in Alaska, wandering with no mother and undernourished. A statement from the zoo says Sampson woke up from hibernation this year “experiencing stiffness and discomfort from progressive arthritic changes to his hips and knees.”
“With him relying so heavily on pain management medication, the decision to humanely euthanize him was made quickly and unanimously among his care team so as not to prolong any suffering. Our hearts go out to all those who had the privilege of working with him during his many years at our Zoo. He will be missed dearly.
Samson’s connection to his keepers was apparent even in his final moments. After enjoying a special meal of salmon, watermelon, and berries, he voluntarily presented his hip and shoulder for his last anaesthetic injection from the veterinary team, just as he had practiced daily for most of his life.”
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