Homer the Bear
Press Release
Midland Zoo's beloved polar bear Homer died today at the age of 16, due to unknown reasons.
We are currently investigating the cause of death.
"We will do everything in our power to determine how this bear died. Animal welfare and the preservation of species are our primary goals here at the zoo," said zoo director Chris P. Bacon
Homer's passing will be felt here at Midland Zoo, especially by zookeeper Sara N. Getty, who said: "Homer was a very curious and playful polar bear and we will miss him terribly."
Journalism
A polar bear was found dead today in its enclosure at the Midland Zoo, the third animal death at the zoo this month.
Homer the Bear was found floating in his enclosure at 7 a.m., only an hour after his designated feeding time.
He was the third in a string of deaths this month at the zoo after a giraffe and bobcat.
Zoo director Chris P. Bacon says that the deaths are unrelated.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
OLDEST BEAR AT MIDLAND ZOO PASSES AWAY
Midland Zoo's beloved polar bear Homer died today at the age of 16, due to unknown reasons.
We are currently investigating the cause of death.
"We will do everything in our power to determine how this bear died. Animal welfare and the preservation of species are our primary goals here at the zoo," said zoo director Chris P. Bacon
Homer's passing will be felt here at Midland Zoo, especially by zookeeper Sara N. Getty, who said: "Homer was a very curious and playful polar bear and we will miss him terribly."
Journalism
A polar bear was found dead today in its enclosure at the Midland Zoo, the third animal death at the zoo this month.
Homer the Bear was found floating in his enclosure at 7 a.m., only an hour after his designated feeding time.
He was the third in a string of deaths this month at the zoo after a giraffe and bobcat.
Zoo director Chris P. Bacon says that the deaths are unrelated.
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