Overview
- Visitors reported the lifeless animal in the outdoor enclosure on October 20, according to Tierpark Hellabrunn.
- The zoo says no signs of an accident were found at the site and Bahati had shown no prior health issues.
- Chief veterinarian Dr. Christine Gohl reports initial tests indicate trauma to the front neck area that could have caused a rapid death without third‑party involvement.
- Director Rasem Baban says the team was shocked by the unexpected loss and transferred the animal to pathology immediately for analysis.
- Three female reticulated giraffes remain at Hellabrunn, which participates in the European Endangered Species Programme for the species.