Flaco the Owl Dies After Hitting Building – Was He Ill?
Beloved Central Park Zoo escapee, Flaco the owl, died after a collision with a building.
Flaco's necropsy revealed blunt force trauma as the cause of death.
The zoo is investigating whether Flaco had a pre-existing illness that may have contributed to the accident.
Toxicology and disease tests are being conducted, and results are expected in two weeks.
Flaco had been thriving in Central Park since escaping from the zoo a year ago.
His death has saddened fans who admired his independent spirit.
The person who vandalized Flaco's enclosure is still being sought by police.
Zoo officials are reminding the public about the dangers of releasing captive animals into the wild.
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