Baby Giraffe Fenn Dies in Tragic Accident at North Carolina Zoo

Fenn, startled while nursing, collided with a gate resulting in fatal injuries despite immediate veterinary intervention.

Fenn, a 6-month-old giraffe at the North Carolina Zoo, died after being startled and hitting his head on a gate.
The incident occurred while Fenn was nursing and was startled by another giraffe, causing him to bolt and collide with a nearby gate.
Despite immediate medical intervention from the zoo's veterinary staff, Fenn sustained fatal head and neck trauma.
Fenn was born on May 20 to first-time mother Leia, 14, and father Jack, 15, and was named in a public poll that garnered over 100,000 votes.
The zoo has brought in grief counselors to support staff members, particularly those who formed a special bond with Fenn since his birth.