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Heartbreak at Calgary Zoo: Polar Bear Baffin's Unexpected Demise

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Tragedy strikes as Baffin the polar bear passes away at Calgary Zoo after pool play gone wrong. 🐾 #CalgaryZoo #PolarBear

Heartbreak engulfed the Calgary Zoo community as Baffin, one of the beloved polar bears, tragically died after not resurfacing from the pool during a playful sparring session with companion Siku. The Wild Canada exhibit was temporarily closed, leaving a somber atmosphere at the zoo grounds.

The sudden and unexpected death of Baffin sent shockwaves through the Wilder Institute/Calgary, with volunteers, staff, and visitors reeling in disbelief. Zoo officials described the loss as a massive blow, leaving many in mourning over the loss of the cherished polar bear.

Despite hopes for a positive outcome, a necropsy is set to determine the cause of Baffin's demise. The zoo management is working diligently to provide updates and ensure the well-being of the remaining polar bear, Siku, and the other animals in the Wild Canada zone.

In a bittersweet twist, Baffin's passing serves as a reminder of the fragile nature of wildlife conservation efforts. The Calgary Zoo continues its commitment to education and preservation, honoring Baffin's memory by raising awareness about the challenges facing polar bears in the wild.

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Polar bear 'Baffin' dies at Calgary Zoo after not resurfacing from pool (CTV Toronto)

Around 11:30 a.m. on Friday, the zoo's two polar bears, Baffin and Siku, were seen sparring in their pool, which the zoo noted as a normal behaviour for the ...

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Baffin the polar bear dies at the Calgary Zoo (Globalnews.ca)

The Wild Canada zone at the Calgary Zoo was closed Friday after one of the zoo's two polar bears, Baffin, did not resurface from the pool and died.

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'A huge shock': Polar bear Baffin dies in pool at Calgary Zoo (Calgary Herald)

The Calgary Zoo is reporting that Baffin, one of its two polar bears, failed to surface from a plunge pool on Friday.

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Polar bear dead after not resurfacing from pool at Calgary Zoo (CityNews Edmonton)

The Calgary zoo says one of their polar bears has died after no resurfacing from its pool on Friday afternoon.

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Polar bear death closes Wild Canada exhibit at Calgary Zoo | CBC ... (CBC.ca)

The Wild Canada exhibit at the Calgary Zoo was closed on Friday after a polar bear did not resurface from a pool. Officials hope a necropsy will determine ...

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Calgary zoo closes section after polar bear did not resurface from pool (660 News)

The Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo says its Wild Canada Zone is closed after their bear 'Baffin' did not reappear after going underwater. The zoo will be holding ...

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Polar bear dies at Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo (CTV Windsor)

The Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo says one of its polar bears is dead. Officials say Baffin didn't resurface from the pool. July 19, 2024 9:10 p.m. PDT. Why you can trust CTV News. Share. 'Baffin' the polar bear dies in pool at Calgary Zoo. Now Playing.

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Sudden death of polar bear Baffin leaves Wilder Institute/Calgary ... (LiveWire Calgary)

Volunteers, staff, and visitors alike to the Wilder Institute/Calgary were devastated in what zoo officials called a huge shock, following the sudden death ...

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Polar bear dies at Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo (CTV Toronto)

The Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo says one of its polar bears is dead. Officials say Baffin didn't resurface from the pool.

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Animal advocacy group says Calgary zoo shouldn't house polar bears (660 News)

The Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo says the Taylor Family Foundation Polar Bear Sanctuary is closed after 'Baffin' did not reappear after going underwater. Zoo ...

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'Hard to hear': Calgary Zoo visitors distraught by death of polar bear ... (Calgary Herald)

Signage indicated the Taylor Family Foundation Polar Bear Sanctuary was closed on Saturday. It remains unclear when it may reopen.

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Polar bear 'Baffin' dies at Calgary Zoo after not resurfacing from pool (CTV News)

A polar bear died in its enclosure at the Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo on Friday.

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Polar bear 'Baffin' dies at Calgary Zoo after not resurfacing from pool (CTV Toronto)

Around 11:30 a.m. on Friday, the zoo's two polar bears, Baffin and Siku, were seen sparring in their pool, which the zoo noted as a normal behaviour for the ...

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