Jewel, oldest Asian elephant at Los Angeles Zoo, is euthanized at 61

The Los Angeles Zoo's oldest Asian elephant, 61 years old, was euthanized this week, officials said Friday.Jewel was in deteriorating health and had lived at the zoo near Griffith Park since 2010, according to a statement announcing her passing.Veterinarians and other staffers had been monitoring her "around the clock" since Sunday, officials said.

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