Flaco, the rare Eurasian owl that captured the attention of New York City and was dubbed "the most famous owl in the world," died after reportedly colliding with a building on Friday, the Central Park Zoo said. The beloved bird's death comes just over a year after he escaped from his vandalized exhibit at the Central Park Zoo. PHOTO: Flaco, an escaped Eagle owl, remains in Central Park (Andrew Lichtenstein/Corbis via Getty Images)The "main impact" was to his body, with "substantial hemorrhage" under the sternum and around the liver, the zoo said. We have seen a rapid improvement in his flight skills and ability to confidently maneuver around the park," zoo officials said last year. Flaco, the escaped Central Park Zoo owl, dies originally appeared on abcnews.go.com

Source: ABC News February 24, 2024 16:46 UTC