New York City was left in mourning as news of the tragic death of Flaco, the famous Eurasian eagle owl, spread throughout the city. Zoologists confirmed that the beloved bird passed away from a traumatic impact after reportedly flying into a building on Manhattan's Upper West Side. Flaco, who had been living in captivity at the Central Park Zoo for 13 years, captured the hearts of many as he defied the odds by surviving in the wild after escaping his enclosure a year ago.

The necropsy report revealed that Flaco was in good physical shape, weighing 1.89kg (4.1lb) just before his death. Despite having no hunting experience, the resourceful owl managed to catch prey on his own. Speculation arose about the circumstances leading to his tragic end, with the zoo pointing fingers at the individual responsible for cutting open Flaco's enclosure.

Authorities are still investigating the possibility of illness playing a role in Flaco's demise and plan to conduct further tests, including microscopic examination, toxicology tests for potential exposures to toxins, and screening for infectious diseases such as West Nile Virus and Avian Influenza. The zoo is set to provide an update in approximately two weeks.

Eulogies poured in from fans who had been following Flaco's journey, while concerns about urban threats to wildlife surfaced following his untimely death. Reports from his Upper West Side admirers indicated that the owl had grown quiet in the days leading up to the tragic incident, leading to speculation about a possible illness.

As the city grapples with the loss of Flaco, his legacy as a symbol of resilience and survival will continue to resonate among those who admired him.