The County of Los Angeles Department of Parks and Recreation (LA County Parks) announced this morning the death of the 20-year-old “Watashne,” the bison.

Watashne had been ill for several weeks and was carefully monitored and under special

veterinary care.

“We grieve the loss of Watashne, who was part of our beloved bison herd at Hart Park,” said

LA County Parks Director Norma E. García-González. “We know many visitors were also fond

of her and will miss her.”

Watashne came to Hart Park from the Wildlife Waystation when it closed in 2019.

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