Samantha, a 24-year-old plains zebra at Roger Williams Park Zoo, died in a tragic accident during a severe storm on July 3rd. She panicked and collided with a fence in her holding area, resulting in a fatal injury. A necropsy confirmed her death was instantaneous. The zoo reported that all zebras were inside at the time of the incident. The remaining two zebras are being monitored as they adjust to the loss. Samantha had been at the zoo since 2003 and was known for her sweet personality and bond with Tundra.
Samantha, a 24-year-old plains zebra, died last Thursday in a tragic accident during a severe storm that swept through the region.
The zoo stated that during the storm, Samantha panicked and sustained a fatal injury after colliding with a fence in her holding area.
Zoo staff are monitoring the remaining two zebras as they adjust to the loss of Samantha, who had been at the zoo since 2003.
Samantha was a beloved member of the zebra herd, known for her sweet, yet shy personality and her close bond with companion Tundra.
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