San Francisco Zoo’s only male gorilla dies unexpectedly

Endangered gorilla dies at San Francisco Zoo at age 43
A critically endangered Western lowland gorilla, named "Oscar Jonesy," died on Thursday afternoon following a medical procedure at 43 years old, according to the San Francisco Zoo.
Beloved San Francisco Zoo gorilla Oscar unexpectedly dies at 43: 'We are heartbroken'
San Francisco Zoo & Gardens is mourning Oscar Jonesy, its beloved 43-year-old lowland gorilla and leader of the zoo's gorilla troop, who died unexpectedly Thursday after a medical procedure.
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Humans and gorillas alike are mourning the sudden passing of Oscar Jonesy, a critically endangered Western lowland gorilla who resided at the San Francisco Zoo & Gardens for more than 20 years. Oscar’s death Thursday came after a medical procedure was completed and he was being monitored during recovery from anesthesia,
San Francisco Zoo gorilla "Oscar Jonesy" dies after medical procedure
Officials at the Zoo​ on Friday confirmed that their 43-year-old endangered Western lowland gorilla named "Oscar Jonesy" died after a medical procedure on Thursday afternoon.
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Animal rights advocates criticized the San Francisco Zoo on Friday after officials disclosed the death of its only male gorilla after a medical procedure.
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