Beloved New York City Owl, Flaco, Dies in Building Collision
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Flaco, the owl who gained fame after escaping the Central Park Zoo, has died after colliding with a building in Manhattan. The Wildlife Conservation Society expressed sadness over the incident and blamed the vandalism that led to Flaco's escape for his death. The owl's passing follows the recent death of another famous city bird, Rover the bald eagle. A memorial is being held for Flaco in Central Park, where he had become a symbol of resilience in the urban environment.
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- Flaco the owl dies after colliding with a New York building The Associated Press
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