Coverage dated April 4, 2024

South Dakota zoo euthanizes beloved giraffe after foot injury

Headline from WKRN Nashville

A beloved giraffe at a zoo in South Dakota has died.

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  1. Fox News

    South Dakota zoo's beloved giraffe Chioke euthanized after injury (opens Fox News)

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    Chioke, an 18-year-old reticulated giraffe at the Great Plains Zoo and Butterfly House & Aquarium in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, was euthanized on March 28.

  2. WKRN Nashville

    South Dakota zoo euthanizes beloved giraffe after foot injury (opens WKRN Nashville)

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    WKRN Nashville's feed description

    A beloved giraffe at a zoo in South Dakota has died.

  3. Myarklamiss

    Beloved giraffe of South Dakota zoo euthanized after foot injury (opens Myarklamiss)

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    Myarklamiss's feed description

    SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — A beloved giraffe at a zoo in South Dakota has died. On Thursday, the Great Plains Zoo and Butterfly House & Aquarium in Sioux Falls announced the death of Chioke, an 18-year-old reticulated giraffe. He died March 28.

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