San Francisco Zoo's beloved lion passes away

Wednesday, May 22, 2019
SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) -- There's heartbreaking news from the San Francisco Zoo. Jahari, the zoo's beloved lion, has passed away.

There's no word yet on what caused his death.
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Jahari was born at the zoo in 2003. His parents were rescued from South Africa.

The zoo says Jahari was a favorite among guests and staff alike and truly was a magnificent ambassador of his species.
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Jahari is survived by his mate and his son.
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