Ostrich Karen at Topeka Zoo in Kansas Swallows Staff Member’s Keys, Dies

A tragic incident has occurred at the Topeka Zoo & Conservation Center in Kansas, where a beloved ostrich named Karen has died after swallowing a staff member’s keys. The 5-year-old ostrich managed to reach beyond her exhibit’s fence and ingested the keys. The zoo announced the unfortunate event in a social media post on Friday, stating that both surgical and non-surgical efforts were made to minimise the impact of the swallowed keys. Despite consulting with experts across the U.S., these efforts were unsuccessful. Fawn Moser, the interim director of the Topeka Zoo, expressed her condolences in the zoo’s Facebook post, stating, “She was not just an animal; she was a beloved member of our community. Our thoughts are with our dedicated animal care team, who formed deep bonds with Karen during her time with us.” In response to the incident, the zoo has initiated an investigation and is taking appropriate actions regarding the team member involved in the incident. Philippines: 'World's Saddest Elephant' Mali Dies at The Age of 43 in Manila Zoo.

Ostrich Dies at Kansas Zoo

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