Luna the
polar bear is recovering at the Buffalo Zoo after falling into a moat over the
weekend.
The polar
bear fell into the exhibit’s protective moat on Saturday afternoon. Luna was
anesthetized, and a team of keepers were able to carry her out of the moat and
transport her to the Zoo’s veterinary hospital. The Zoo’s veterinarian, Dr.
Kurt Volle, took X-rays and determined that Luna had fractured her tibia and
fibula above the ankle joint on her left rear leg. She sustained no other
injuries from the fall. A pair of board certified veterinary surgeons from Sheridan Animal Hospital
Luna is
recovering in the Zoo’s veterinary hospital. Zoo staff reports that she is
alert and eating, and that she is able to walk. Luna will remain off exhibit
for several weeks to restrict her movement while her leg heals.
Poor Luna! I'm glad it wasn't worse. Thanks for posting an update!
ReplyDeleteIt has been more than a few weeks, and Luna is still off exhibit. Any update on her condition?
ReplyDeleteHow is Luna doing now... especially with all the snow! I've been wondering if/when she went back on the exhibit and whether she and Kali are still great pals...
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