BOWNE TOWNSHIP, Mich. — Boulder Ridge Wild Animal Park is mourning the loss of one of its giraffes.
Boulder Ridge says Tucker, one of the park’s beloved giraffes, was found unresponsive early Monday and passed away a short time later.
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According to Boulder Ridge, the autopsy report pointed to sudden heart failure, despite Tucker having shown no previous signs of poor health.
The park says they were shocked by Tucker's passing. Giraffes are known for having the highest blood pressure of any animal species.
Boulder Ridge Wild Animal Park
Tucker was born on December 1, 2009.
The 13-year-old giraffe became a popular part of Boulder Ridge, and the park says he will be remembered as the "big guy" who would gently snag a lettuce leaf from the hands of anyone within reach.
Boulder Ridge Wild Animal Park
