Zoo Miami's tallest and oldest giraffe has died.
The 17-year-old male giraffe named Fezzik died during a veterinary exam Friday at 11:30 a.m.
Zoo officials said Fezzik had started to show difficulty in using his front right leg to walk. Zoo veterinarians sedated him to take a closer look at his leg. About a half hour into the procedure, the 2,263-pound giraffe arrested. Veterinarians tried to reverse the anesthesia and resuscitate him, but they were unsuccessful.
Fezzik was born at the St. Louis Zoo on May, 17, 1997. He was transferred to Zoo Miami on May 23, 1998. He was sharing an exhibit with six other giraffes and fathered numerous calves during his time at Zoo Miami.
Veterinarians are conducting additional exams to further investigate the death.
