Baby Giraffe 'Saba' Dies After Neck Injury at Zoo Miami
The exact cause remains unknown due to lack of surveillance in the area where the accident occurred.
- A baby giraffe named 'Saba' died at Zoo Miami after apparently running into a fence and breaking its neck.
- The incident occurred overnight in an area of the zoo without surveillance cameras, leaving the exact cause of the accident unknown.
- A necropsy confirmed the cause of death as a broken neck, marking a tragic loss for the zoo.
- Zoo Miami is reviewing all procedures to prevent similar incidents and has offered counseling to staff through the organization 'GRAZE'.
- Saba was the 60th giraffe born at Zoo Miami, highlighting the zoo's long history of giraffe care.