Sammy the camel died unexpectedly at the Brevard Zoo.
MELBOURNE, Florida. – A 13-year-old camel died Thursday at the Brevard Zoo, officials said.
“We are saddened to announce that dromedary camel Sammy has passed away unexpectedly,” the Brevard Zoo said in a Facebook post.
According to the zoo, Sammy suddenly became unresponsive after showing up on Thursday morning.
“There was no indication of any issues with Sammy beforehand or any physical abnormalities to suggest what happened,” the zoo said.
Sammy’s body will be taken to the Florida State University Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory for autopsy and histopathological analysis.
“This is just an amazing animal, and I was lucky to have worked with him all these years,” the zookeeper wrote on his blog. “I will always remember him.”
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The zoo said its veterinary staff is running tests on Sammy’s brother, Frankie.
Sammy and Frankie came to the zoo together in 2009 to become residents of the habitat through which the express train runs from the Cape to Cairo.
“Losing an animal resident is always hard, especially so suddenly. We ask you not to forget about our Africa Expedition animal care team and volunteers,” the zoo said.
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