Gorilla euthanized after 47 years at Erie Zoo
ERIE (AP) — A lowland gorilla that came to the Erie Zoo in 1965 has been euthanized after an illness.
The Erie Times-News reported Wednesday that Samantha, who would have turned 49 in February, had been suffering from age-related issues and her condition worsened over the weekend.
Preliminary findings indicated Samantha suffered from congestive heart failure, complicated by age-related kidney problems.
Samantha was a resident of the zoo longer than any other animal in its history.