April, the New York giraffe who became a viral sensation, dies

• April, New York-based Giraffe who took the internet by storm, was euthanized Friday after a case of advancing arthritis.

April, New York-based Giraffe who took the internet by storm, was euthanized Friday after a case of advancing arthritis.

"She is a precious member of our family, and while we knew this day would eventually come, our hearts are hurting," Animal Adventure Park owner Jordan Patch said in a statement.

"The severity of her condition has been outpacing our ability to control April's comfort," the statement added.

April rose to fame at the Harpursville Zoo, birthing several cubs. The giraffe-cam set up by the private zoo in 2017 gained some 232 million views online and even earned April a Toys 'R' Us partnership.

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