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Related: Culture Forums, Support ForumsElephant Herd Mourns Loss of Calf ***Warning--Sad Picture***
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A baby elephant at a German zoo who suffered from heart problems has passed away. Lola wouldve been the worlds first elephant to have heart surgery to remove a blood clot, but died during preparations for the operation. At just three months, during a CTA scan, the calf suffered from a pulmonary embolism and could not be revived. Zoo director and veterinarian Dr. Andreas Knieriem commented on Lolas tragic death to the UKs Daily Mail: Considering the pathology, it has to be said its a miracle that she lived as long as she did. Her arteries were so blocked that blood couldnt flow through her lungs anymore.
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An adult elephant touches the head of baby Lola, after her body was brought to the herd so that they could say goodbye, Jan. 21, 2012, at the Hellabrunn Zoo, in Munich, Germany. (Animal Press/Barcroft Media /Landov)
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Elephant Herd Mourns Loss of Calf ***Warning--Sad Picture*** (Original Post)
ScreamingMeemie
Jan 2012
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RiffRandell
(5,909 posts)1. Oh god.
Made me totally cry.
On another subject, how was carpool today?
ScreamingMeemie
(68,918 posts)2. It was awesome!
Probably because he had to be there a half hour early.
How's your day going?
RiffRandell
(5,909 posts)4. Weird, but that's my life.
Made it to the book fair after taking my daughter to the dentist for a cleaning (no cavities) and didn't have to wait in line...haha.
Glad you are well.....still am appalled at the shit that went down...jeepers creepers.
amyrose2712
(3,391 posts)3. Sigh....I wish you told be about the pic. I just got a little tummy ache...
I know I am a baby
ScreamingMeemie
(68,918 posts)8. I am sorry. :(
I updated the title. I know that doesn't help you but maybe it will warn others.
amyrose2712
(3,391 posts)9. Thanks,I know I am a baby...
I can watch the most violent of movies, but I can't stand to see hurt or sad animules.
geardaddy
(24,924 posts)5. Elephants are known for their mourning rituals.
RiffRandell
(5,909 posts)6. Pssst...where the hell have you been?
Working or something?
I mean really.
Yep.