Sitatunga antelope at Brights Zoo in Limestone, TN, died from choking on a discarded squeezable applesauce pouch.
Sitatunga antelope Lief died at Brights Zoo in Limestone, TN, after choking on a discarded squeezable applesauce pouch believed to be left by a visitor. The zoo has banned such items and conducts bag searches; visitors are urged to use designated picnic areas or return to their cars to eat. Zoo owner David Bright mourned the loss, stating that it was preventable and due to visitor noncompliance.
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