The Oregon Zoo is mourning the loss of Inji, the world's oldest known orangutan.
Inji, a 61-year-old female Sumatran orangutan, was "humanely" euthanized by zoo officials on Sunday after her health had deteriorated, according to Bob Lee, who oversees the zoo's animal areas.
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"We knew she couldn't live forever, but this really hurts, and I know many visitors are grieving along with us," Lee said in a statement, according to KIRO 7. "Inji's ability to connect with people was incredible. She inspired generations."