Local zoo announces beloved animal died due to tragic incident from storm

A local zoo has announced that a tragic incident has claimed the life of one of their animals.

Roger Williams Park Zoo has announced the passing of Samantha, one of their cherished Plains zebras.

It appears that Samantha panicked during the storm that occurred on the evening of July 3rd and suffered a fatal injury after colliding with a fence in her holding area; a necropsy confirmed that she passed instantaneously.

“This was truly a tragic accident, and our Zoo family is heartbroken by this sudden and unexpected loss.”

Samantha was a beloved member of the zebra herd and had a particularly strong bond with her companion Tundra. Both Tundra and Zipper, the Zoo’s remaining zebras, are being closely monitored by animal care and veterinary teams as they adjust to this sudden loss.

Samantha was known for her sweet, yet shy personality. She was 24 years old and arrived at the Zoo in 2003.