Officials: Arthritic Grizzly Bear Euthanized at Houston Zoo

The Houston Zoo has said goodbye to its last grizzly bear that officials say was euthanized due to complications from arthritis.

According to zoo officials, Bailey was euthanized Monday morning. Officials said he was suffering from chronic arthritis and had been receiving treatment for his condition since he arrived at the zoo with his brother, Boomer, in 2007.

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We are sad to announce that aging grizzly bear, Bailey, passed quietly this morning. Read about Bailey's life on our blog.
Posted by Houston Zoo on Monday, September 21, 2015

Boomer had also been treated for arthritis before being euthanized earlier this year.

According to officials, the grizzly bears were born in 1980 and had been in private captivity, where they were not properly cared for.