Young Gorilla Dies at Zoo

2-year-old gorilla died from 'human error' at zoo in Canada: 'Short but impactful life'
An investigation by the Calgary Zoo determined a 2-year-old female western lowland gorilla named Eyare died from "human error."
Young Gorilla Dies at Zoo After Keeper Mistakenly Shuts Door Near Animal in Human Error Accident
A 2-year-old female western lowland gorilla died at the Calgary Zoo after sustaining head injuries from the closing door, zoo officials said. This marks the third accidental animal death due to human error in recent years at the zoo.
2-Year-Old Gorilla Dies After Being Struck by Hydraulic Door at Zoo
A Calgary Zoo staff member mistakenly activated a door that struck the western lowland gorilla named Eyare, a report found.
Canadian zoo blames human error for gorilla’s tragic death: 'She will be deeply missed by all'
The Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo in Canada attributed the tragic death of a 2-year-old western lowland gorilla, Eyare, to human error.
2-year-old gorilla Eyare died after hydraulic door mistakenly activated, Calgary Zoo confirms
Calgary Zoo officials confirmed on Wednesday that the recent death of a two-year-old gorilla last week was an accident resulting from human error.
Baby gorilla dies after ‘human error’ accident at zoo
A baby gorilla has died from a head injury after being crushed by a hydraulic door in ‘human error’ at a zoo. The accident occurred at Wilder Institute Calgary Zoo when an employee reportedly activated the wrong door inside the enclosure, fatally injuring two-year-old Western Lowland gorilla, Eyare.
'Terrible tragedy': Young gorilla killed by door after human error at Calgary Zoo
“Our beloved two-year-old western lowland gorilla Eyare passed away from life-ending injuries she sustained from being struck by a hydraulic door,” said Colleen Baird, the zoo’s director of animal care, health and welfare.
'Devastated': Death of young gorilla at Calgary zoo caused by human error
CALGARY — Officials at the Calgary zoo say a young gorilla was killed after a worker accidentally closed a wrong door and the animal was struck in the head. Eyare, a two-year-old female western lowland gorilla, was injured Nov. 13 at the Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo while being moved to a different area in the facility.
2-year-old gorilla killed after zoo employee opens wrong door
The caretaker who was responsible for the death was immediately removed from the workplace and must complete additional training before they can work with animals again, the zoo said.
'Devastating': Two-year-old gorilla dies unexpectedly at the Calgary Zoo
Eyare, the Calgary Zoo’s two-year-old western lowland gorilla, died during a move between spaces in a back-of-house area, the zoo announced Tuesday. Despite quick action by veterinary staff attempting to save her,
Baby Gorilla Killed by Zookeeper in Freak Accident
A baby gorilla was accidentally killed at a zoo in Canada when it was struck in the head by a door, officials said Thursday. The 2-year-old female gorilla, Eyare, was roaming from room to room when a zookeeper activated the wrong hydraulic door to separate her,
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Gorilla at a Canadian zoo died after worker mistakenly activated wrong door
CALGARY — Human error led to the death of a young gorilla in Alberta, Canada, according to officials at the Calgary Zoo ...
Gorilla's death at zoo caused by employee opening wrong door
The death of a 2-year-old female western lowland gorilla named Eyare at the Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo has been ruled an ...