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Kentucky zoo euthanizes 50-year-old gorilla Demba © Louisville Zoo .
The Louisville Zoo has euthanized 50-year-old gorilla Demba, zoo officials announced Friday.
Demba had been diagnosed with endocarditis, or a heart valve infection, back in 2013. Sign up for our Newsletters
With help from the local medical community, the gorilla survived this life-threatening infection and went on to live another seven years.
Keepers and veterinary staff have been closely monitoring her as her heart disease progressed.
As Demba’s quality of life recently declined, staff deliberated and decided that euthanasia was the most appropriate option, zoo officials said.
A necropsy and complete pathologic examination will be performed.
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