Connie the elephant dies
Connie, an Asian elephant, died this morning. She was moved to the San Diego Zoo in February with her long-time companion Shaba. Zoo officials in San Diego had worked with Connie to manage health concerns related to urinary and reproductive tract infections, officials said. Over the last couple of weeks, her condition continued to deteriorate.
Connie the elephant from Reid Park Zoo
A close-up of Connie at Reid Park Zoo on April 5, 2006.
Connie the elephant from Reid Park Zoo
Connie throws a trunk full of hose water from a zookeeper across her head and back to keep cool at Reid Park Zoo on June 22, 2010.
Connie the elephant from Reid Park Zoo
Connie is pictured with a two-year-old baby Shaba shortly after their introduction at the Reid Park Zoo.
Connie the elephant from Reid Park Zoo
Connie, left foreground, who has been in the zoo since she was about 2, and her friend of 29 years, African elephant Shaba, right, a 31 year-old female who has been at the zoo since she too was about two years-old.
Connie the elephant from Reid Park Zoo
Connie on Nov. 20, 2011, before leaving for the San Diego Zoo.
Connie the elephant from Reid Park Zoo
Connie gets a bath from zoo keeper Cassie Rogge on March 11, 2005 at Reid Park Zoo.
Connie the elephant from Reid Park Zoo
Zookeeper Cassie Rogge Wallace cleans Connie's foot at Reid Park Zoo on April 5, 2006.
Connie the elephant from Reid Park Zoo
Connie looks for snacks in the hand of zoo keeper Gale Ferrick inside the enclosure at Reid Park Zoo on March 11, 2005.
Connie the elephant from Reid Park Zoo
This image provided by the San Diego Zoo shows new zoo arrivals, Connie, front, and Shaba, who started their day sampling fresh ficus at the San Diego Zoo on March 1, 2012.
Connie the elephant from Reid Park Zoo
Shaba, left, and Connie enjoy a dip in the pool in the enclosure at Reid Park Zoo on March 11, 2005. Shaba, an African elephant, and Connie, an Asian elephant, have had been together over 20 years when this picture was taken and Connie has been a mother figure in that time.
Connie the elephant from Reid Park Zoo
Zookeeper Gale Ferrick greats Connie at Reid Park Zoo on April 5, 2006.
Connie the elephant from Reid Park Zoo
Reid Park Zoo's elephant Connie gets treats from trainer Pete Hnath to coax her into her crate on on on January 3, 2012, prior to a move to the San Diego Zoo.
Connie the elephant from Reid Park Zoo
Reid Park Zoo's elephant Connie passes through her moving crate on January 3, 2012, prior to a move to the San Diego Zoo.
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