Photograph
Samson Passes Away
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| Veterinarians examining Samson, the Milwaukee Zoo's star 32-year-old gorilla, after attempting to revive him after he had collapsed while feeding in the zoo's exhibit. An autopsy later showed that he had suffered a heart attack. The autopsy also revealed scar tissue indicating several previous attacks. |
| Image ID: | 5194 |
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| Creation Date: | 11 28 1981 |
| Creator Name: | Milwaukee Journal Sentinel |
| City: | Milwaukee |
| County: | Milwaukee |
| State: | Wisconsin |
| Collection Name: | Zoological Society of Milwaukee County records, 1910-2000 |
| Genre: | Photograph |
| Original Format Type: | photographic print, b&w |
| Original Format Number: | PH Milwaukee Mss 204 |
| Original Dimensions: | 10 x 8 inches |
| Animal welfare |
| Animals |
| Apes |
| Veterinary medicine |
| Work clothes |
| Dead |
| Indoor photography |
| Men |
| Zoos |
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| Location: | Wisconsin Historical Society Archives, 4th Floor, Madison, Wisconsin |
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