27.12.2021 by Mervi, Source: Zoo Berlin, Photos by Monika aus Berlin
Today we received the sad news from Berlin. Our beloved Katjuscha has crossed the Rainbow Bridge and is now wandering on the eternal ice fields with many of her friends.
On the Christmas Eve the keepers found Katjuscha dead in her den. It’s a little comfort to know she obviously died in her sleep. My thoughts are with her keepers who took care of Katjuscha for such a long time.
Katjuscha was 37 old which is a very respectable age for a polar bear. She was the oldest polar bear in Europe.
The old bear lady has suffered from heart problems for several years and she has been under medical care for a long time.
Katjuscha was the only one left of the polar bears in the Berlin Zoo. It breaks my heart to think that they are all gone now – Knut, Lars, Tosca and Nancy and now even our Kati.
The Golden Girls – a polar bear trio we loved
We have all loved this beautiful polar bear and she will be deeply missed. One thing’s for sure – we will never forget her.
Dear Katjuscha! You’re beyond pain and sorrow now but we are mourning.
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