Winston, beloved gorilla at San Diego Zoo Safari Park, dies aged 52

Winston was a favourite at the San Diego Safari Park (Alamy/PA)
Winston was a favourite at the San Diego Safari Park (Alamy/PA)

Winston, a western lowland gorilla who was a favourite attraction at a California safari park, has died at the age of 52, officials said.

The San Diego Zoo Safari Park said Winston was euthanised on Saturday after veterinarians determined his condition was declining. The gorilla had been suffering from multiple health problems.

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