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Lucy, believed to be the fourth-oldest captive African elephant, was euthanized Friday after she was found lying down in her stall, the Milwaukee County Zoo said.
The staff had decided that if the 46-year-old elephant were found down again, she would be euthanized, spokeswoman Jennifer Diliberti said.
In June, Lucy became ill and was unable to stand up. A crane was brought in to lift the 9,000-pound animal to her feet. Diliberti said Lucy was found lying down again in late July.
