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Hogle Zoo announces death of river otter Nessie

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SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Oct. 24, 2026 (Gephardt Daily) — Hogle Zoo announced Friday afternoon that Nessie, one of its river otter, was euthanized on Oct. 11 due to complications from acute liver disease. Nessie was known for her spunky personality, endless opinions, and symphony of vocalizations, the Zoo statement says.

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