Exotic Incident #1009

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Birmingham, AL - USA

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21/06/2007

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Summary:

Mona, an Asian elephant at the Birmingham Zoo, was euthanized after she was found lying on her side and unable to get to her feet. Days earlier, Mona had to be lifted to her feet with a crane. Her health was said to have been deteriorating for some time.