Pumanaw na ang Philippine Eagle na si Riley na nasa ilalim ng pangangalaga ng Philippine Eagle Foundation.
Sa latest Facebook post ng nasabing foundation nitong Miyerkules, Abril 16, malungkot nilang inanunsiyo ang nasabing balita.
“It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Riley, one of the Philippine eagles under our care at the Philippine Eagle Foundation,” saad sa post.
Dagdag pa nila, “Though the eaglet's time with us was short, Riley captured hearts and inspired hope—becoming a powerful symbol for his species’ conservation from hatch day to every milestone along the way.”
Nagpaabot naman ng pasasalamat ang Philippine Eagle Foundation sa mga beterinaryo, staff, tagapangalaga na nagbigay ng suporta kay Riley sa buong buhay nito.
“We hope you continue to stand with us as we strive to secure a future for our national bird,” anila.
Sa kasalukuyan, nagsasagawa na sila ng full necropsy upang maunawaan ang pagkamatay ni Riley.