‘Human error’ leads to death of Babirusa at zoo in Ontario [Video]

A 17-year-old Sulawesi babirusa named Bucky—a rare wild pig native to Indonesia—died Saturday at the Toronto Zoo after sustaining a fatal injury.

The zoo announced the incident shortly after 3 p.m. on its official Facebook page.

According to the statement, Bucky gained access to an area occupied by Vishnu, a greater one-horned rhinoceros. Despite the animal care team’s swift response, they were unable to save him. The zoo has launched a full investigation to determine how this occurred, with early findings indicating “human error played a role.”

Bucky, one of the oldest Sulawesi babirusas in North America, was cherished for his gentle nature and curious spirit. The zoo described him as having a “unique charm” that brought joy to everyone who knew him.

The announcement prompted an outpouring of sympathy in the comment section. One user wrote, “So sorry to the keepers and staff.”

Another user praised the zoo’s transparency, …