Beloved NYC Owl Flaco Dies in Tragic Building Collision
TL;DR
Flaco, the beloved Eurasian eagle owl that escaped from Central Park Zoo, has died after apparently hitting a building on the Upper West Side. His escape and subsequent exploits in Manhattan made him a celebrity, but his death has saddened many. The zoo blames a vandal for damaging Flaco's exhibit, leading to his escape and eventual demise. Despite concerns about his survival in the wild, Flaco adapted to life in New York and captured the hearts of many fans before his untimely death.
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- Flaco, the beloved celebrity owl that escaped Central Park Zoo, is dead The Washington Post
- Flaco, Escaped Central Park Zoo Owl and Defier of Doubts, Is Dead The New York Times
- Flaco, the beloved New York owl, died after colliding with a building NPR
- Flaco the owl dies after apparent collision with building on Upper West Side, Central Park Zoo announces WABC-TV
- NYC Has Lost a Symbol of Freedom and Resilience; Flaco the Eagle-Owl Has Died westsiderag.com
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