Beloved New York City Owl, Flaco, Dies in Tragic Building Collision
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Flaco, the Eurasian eagle-owl who gained celebrity status in New York City after escaping from the Central Park Zoo, has died after colliding with a building on the Upper West Side. His escape, which occurred over a year ago, was the result of vandalism at the zoo. Despite thriving in the urban environment and becoming a beloved figure in the city, Flaco's untimely death has prompted an outpouring of grief and calls for a temporary memorial at his favorite spot in Central Park.
- Flaco the owl, a beloved New York celebrity, dies The Associated Press
- Flaco, Escaped Central Park Zoo Owl and Defier of Doubts, Is Dead The New York Times
- Flaco the owl dies after apparent collision with building on Upper West Side, Central Park Zoo announces WABC-TV
- Flaco, the Eurasian eagle-owl who escaped Central Park Zoo, dies after apparently flying into building, zoo says CBS New York
- Flaco, New York City's beloved owl, dies after striking building The Guardian US
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