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Zoo keepers are mourning the loss of Homer, a 16-year old poler bear, at the Midland Zoo.

Sara N. Getty, zookeeper, found Homer unresponsive in the polar exhibit around 7 a.m., and his death is currently under investigation. Getty says, “Homer was a very curious and playful bear and we will miss him terribly.”

“The zoo will perform a necropsy to try to determine the cause of death,” said Dr. Shanda Lear, senior staff veterinarian. “The results will not be available for several weeks.”

Midland Zoo also lost a 10-year old bobcat last week and a 6-year old giraffe two weeks ago. Since the deaths are unrelated, Chris P. Bacon, zoo director, says, “We will do everything in our power to determine how this bear died. Animal welfare and the preservation of species are our primary goals here at the zoo.”

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