A red panda, who once famously escaped the National Zoo and captivated the D.C. area and beyond, has died unexpectedly, according to The Pueblo Zoo.
Rusty the red panda escaped from his habitat at the National Zoo at some point during the night of June 23, 2013. Zoo staff and the public began searching and before long, Rusty sightings were being reported in the District.FROM THE FOX 5 ARCHIVES: When Rusty, the missing red panda was found on June 24, 2013 in DC. Here's a clip from that day.Years later, people in D.C. still remember Rusty's great escape.
While there, he became a dad to twins, Mogwai and Momo. The Pueblo Zoo says he was a curious but independent panda."I feel very lucky to have earned his trust and been able to work closely with him over the past years. He was a great ambassador for his species and will be missed by staff and guests alike," said Area Supervisor Bethany.
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