Black bear Odi euthanized at Gwinnett area wildlife sanctuary
Odi the black bear (Credit: Yellow River Wildlife Sanctuary)
LILBURN, Ga. - The Yellow River Wildlife Sanctuary is mourning the loss of Odi, a resident black bear who was humanely euthanized following a decline in her health and behavior.
What we know:
Caregivers and veterinary personnel made the decision to euthanize Odi after observing a notable drop in her health.
Sanctuary staff remembered her as an incredible animal and an ambassador for her species.
Odi was the final surviving bear from the original group of four dating back to the sanctuary's Game Ranch era.
She spent more than half her life under previous ownership before moving to a large, naturalistic habitat six years ago, ensuring she never touched concrete again.
What we don't know:
Staff members have not detailed the specific medical condition or symptoms that caused her health to decline.
The Source: The information in this story was gathered from the Yellow River Wildlife Sanctuary, which announced the bear's death in a public statement.