– Flaco, the Eurasian eagle-owl, found dead on a Manhattan sidewalk, a year after escaping Central Park Zoo.
– Zoologists confirm Flaco died from traumatic impact, possibly hitting a building; further tests pending.
– Flaco's admirers mourn his passing, reflecting on his resilience in an urban environment.
– Police are still seeking the culprit who released Flaco from the zoo enclosure a year ago.
– Necropsy shows Flaco was in good shape, despite lack of hunting experience in captivity.
– Central Park Zoo blames enclosure cutters; investigating illness as potential factor.
It's saved mine probably more than once... and tried to kill me a few of times "his voice broke with anguish.
– Speculation arises about urban threats to wildlife, as Flaco's fans notice his silence before demise.