ATLANTA — A 3-month-old orangutan has died at Zoo Atlanta, officials confirmed to Channel 2 Action News. Sandar, a Bornean orangutan, was euthanized Thursday following multiple health complications since birth, Zoo officials said.
Sandar had experienced a series of illnesses that left him reliant on supplemental oxygen.
"The Zoo staff and the many dedicated nurses, doctors and specialists from Children's Healthcare of Atlanta went above and beyond the call in doing everything possible to combat Sandar's many challenges and health complications," said Dr. Dwight Lawson, senior vice president of Collections, Education and Conservation.
"The Zoo Atlanta family is saddened by the passing of Sandar, particularly given the daily acts of determination and commitment that went into his treatment," said President and CEO Raymond King.
Sandar was born to 18-year-old Miri on March 30.
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