A beloved ostrich named Karen at the Topeka Zoo & Conservation Center in Kansas died after swallowing a staff member's keys.
The Topeka Zoo & Conservation Center in Kansas announced a beloved ostrich died after swallowing a staff member's keys.The announcement was made in a social media post on Friday that the 5-year-old ostrich named Karen had reached beyond her exhibit's fence and grabbed and swallowed the employee's keys. Staff consulted with experts around the U.S. "to undergo surgical and non-surgical efforts to minimize the impact of the keys.
RELATED: Pacific sleeper shark: Study analyzes ‘possibly the largest predatory fish' in ocean"We are devastated by the loss of Karen," Moser said in a statement. "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."The adored ostrich had been at the zoo since March 2023.
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