Maryland Zoo euthanizes beloved aging giraffe

By Washington Examiner

Published October 1, 2014 2:12pm ET

Add Washington Examiner on Google

Maryland Zoo euthanizes beloved aging giraffe — This undated handout photo provided by The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore shows Angel the giraffe. The Maryland Zoo euthanized Angel after it had struggled with age-related medical issues for months. Officials at the Baltimore zoo said Wednesday that they euthanized 17-year-old Angel on Tuesday. (AP Photo/The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore) | AP

BALTIMORE (AP) — The Maryland Zoo has euthanized a beloved, hand-raised giraffe that had been struggling with age-related medical issues for months.

Officials at the Baltimore zoo say they euthanized 17-year-old Angel on Tuesday.

Print subscriber? Click here to login/register your account

Digital subscriber? Click here to login/register your account.

Trusted reporting.Unlimited access.

Subscribe for full access to Washington Examiner coverage, expert political analysis, and subscriber-only journalism.

Get Unlimited Access

Already a member? Log in

Cancel anytime.

Tag:

Local News Maryland