"Remembering Flaco: NYC Mourns the Loss of a Beloved Owl"
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Flaco, the Eurasian eagle-owl who escaped from the Central Park Zoo a year ago, was found dead near Riverside Park after crashing into a building. The initial necropsy results showed that Flaco died of acute traumatic injury, ending his improbable year-long adventure in the wilds of Manhattan. Despite living most of his life in captivity, Flaco inspired a devoted following in New York City and beyond, capturing the public's attention with his ability to thrive on his own for a time.
- New York Mourns Flaco, an Owl Who Inspired as He Made the City His Own The New York Times
- Flaco's Crash Might Have Been More Than Bad Luck. Here's What We Know. The New York Times
- Mourners leave flowers, letters for Flaco at his favorite tree in Central Park WABC-TV
- Flaco, the owl that escaped from Central Park Zoo, is dead after hitting a building CNN
- NYC Has Lost a Symbol of Freedom and Resilience; Flaco the Eagle-Owl Has Died westsiderag.com
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