Coverage dated September 27, 2024

Japanese fans bid farewell to beloved panda pair before their return to China

Headline from Local News 8

Associated Press TOKYO (AP) — Thousands of Japanese fans bid tearful farewell to their beloved panda couple that made their final public appearance at Tokyo’s Ueno Zoo on Saturday before returning to China for medical treatment.

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  1. Local News 8

    Japanese fans bid farewell to beloved panda pair before their return to China (opens Local News 8)

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    Local News 8's feed description

    Associated Press TOKYO (AP) — Thousands of Japanese fans bid tearful farewell to their beloved panda couple that made their final public appearance at Tokyo’s Ueno Zoo on Saturday before returning to China for medical treatment.

  2. Wyoming Tribune Eagle

    Thousands bid farewell to Tokyo zoo pandas before return to China (opens Wyoming Tribune Eagle)

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    Wyoming Tribune Eagle's feed description

    Thousands of thankful, sobbing fans flocked to a Tokyo zoo Saturday to bid an emotional farewell to a pair of beloved pandas before their imminent return to China.

  3. Deutsche Welle

    Fans bid farewell to Tokyo pandas before return to China – DW (opens Deutsche Welle)

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    Deutsche Welle's feed description

    Crowds of adoring fans came out to see off Ri Ri and Shin Shin, two giant pandas living in a Tokyo zoo. China sends pandas to zoos abroad but maintains ownership over the animals and any cubs they produce.

  4. WISH-TV Indianapolis

    Fans bid 'tearful' farewell to beloved panda pair before their move from Japan to China (opens WISH-TV Indianapolis)

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    WISH-TV Indianapolis's feed description

    Thousands of Japanese fans bid tearful farewell to their beloved panda couple that made their final public appearance at Tokyo’s Ueno Zoo.

  5. Washington Times

    Japanese fans bid farewell to beloved pandas at Tokyo’s Ueno Zoo before their return to China (opens Washington Times)

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    Washington Times's feed description

    Thousands of Japanese fans bid tearful farewell to their beloved panda couple that made their final public appearance at Tokyo's Ueno Zoo on Saturday before returning to China for medical treatment.

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