6-month-old giraffe dies after being startled at North Carolina Zoo

Saturday, December 16, 2023
A sad tragic incident occurred at a zoo involving two giraffes.

A six-month-old giraffe at the North Carolina zoo died Wednesday.

Fenn was nursing when he became startled by another giraffe.
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The calf ran away but collided with a nearby gate.

He fell to the ground, hitting his head and neck.

Later that evening, Fenn succumbed to his injuries.
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The zoo says Fenn was an energetic and vibrant addition to the herd.



He was born in May to first-time mother Leia and father Jack.

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