Brookfield Zoo mourns death of elephant

By ABC7
May 15, 2009 (BROOKFIELD,Ill.) Despite the staff's efforts to assist the 10,400-pound elephant, Affie died on Friday surrounded by her zookeepers.

At 40 years old, Affie was one of the oldest elephants in North America. She was one of the zoo's most popular animals with guests.

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