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Yahoo
28-04-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
23-year-old runner dies after collapsing just past Eugene Half-Marathon finish line
A Eugene Half-Marathon runner who collapsed just a few feet past the finish line at Hayward Field in Eugene on April 27 has died. The runner was identified as Mateo Cruz, a 23-year-old resident of Eugene. After a team of medics administered chest compressions to Cruz on scene, he was taken to a local hospital, according to the Eugene-Springfield Fire Department. "He was one of the most amazing souls and he was so proud of his running accomplishments," Christina Cruz, Mateo's aunt, told The Register-Guard. "He loved running and was proud he was going to be doing another half-marathon. He was going to train for the marathon next." According to Christina, Mateo moved to Oregon a couple of years ago and worked at the Wildlife Safari with his grandmother. He also worked at a restaurant and at the local Fred Meyer. "He loved Eugene. He said he was going to live in Oregon forever. He loved the people and the nature. He loved hiking, music, adventures and friends," Christina said. "He will be deeply, deeply missed." Christina said Mateo had no known heart conditions and his family will not know more about the incident until they hear back from medical providers later this week. The Cruz family has asked for privacy at this time. "Our deepest condolences go out to the family and friends of Mateo Cruz," Becky Radliff, marketing director for the Eugene Marathon, said. "This loss hurts us to the core. The entire running community who ran alongside Mateo yesterday mourns with his family.' This story will be updated. Haleigh Kochanski is a breaking news and public safety reporter for The Register-Guard. You may reach her at HKochanski@ This article originally appeared on Register-Guard: Eugene Half-Marathon runner dies at finish line after collapsing
Yahoo
18-04-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Zoo Atlanta welcomes critically endangered Sumatran Tiger
ATLANTA - Zoo Atlanta's newest addition knows that stripes are always in fashion. Buttercup, a 2-year-old Sumatran tiger, arrived at the zoo on Wednesday night from Wildlife Safari in Winston, Oregon. What we know The move is part of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums' Sumatran Tiger Species Survival Plan, which recommended that Buttercup be paired with Zoo Atlanta's male Sumatran tiger, Bob. Buttercup is now completing a routine quarantine period of about a month before she'll be allowed to explore the zoo's John P. Imlay Tiger Habitat. Dig deeper Sumatran tigers are among the rarest cats on the planet and have been classified as critically endangered by the International Union for Conservation of Nature. It's estimated that the species numbers fewer in 400 in the wild due to habitat loss and deforestation by palm oil plantations. The animals are the target of poachers, who sell their skins and bones. What they're saying "Zoo Atlanta is thrilled to welcome Buttercup and to share the important story that she and Bob have to tell as ambassadors for a critically endangered species," said Gina Ferrie, PhD, the zoo's vice president of Collections and Conservation. "In the case of Sumatran tigers, the species' most urgent conservation challenges are ones we can all influence here at home in our own daily lives." What's next The zoo will announce when Buttercup will be in the John P. Imlay Tiger Habitat at a later date. The Source Information for this story was provided by Zoo Atlanta.
Yahoo
18-04-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Zoo Atlanta welcomes new tiger
COLUMBUS, Ga. () — Zoo Atlanta is adding a new tiger to their animal population. Buttercup, the 2-year-old female Sumatran Tiger, was welcomed to the zoo late Wednesday night from the Wildlife Safari in Winston, Oregon. She will now be paired with Bob, the male Sumatran Tiger. 'Zoo Atlanta is thrilled to welcome Buttercup and to share the important story that she and Bob have to tell as ambassadors for a critically endangered species,' said Gina Ferrie, PhD, Vice President of Collections and Conservation. 'In the case of Sumatran tigers, the species' most urgent conservation challenges are ones we can all influence here at home in our own daily lives.' After a month-long quarantine period, Buttercup will be able to explore her new tiger habitat and be visible to the public. According to the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), this tiger species is believed to have fewer than 400 in the wild as is classified as critically endangered. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
17-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Zoo Atlanta welcomes new resident to facility, paired with Bob the tiger
Zoo Atlanta is bringing a new furry resident to Atlanta and it means Bob the Sumatran tiger will have a new friend. According to officials, the Zoo welcomed Buttercup, a two-year-old Sumatran tiger, to Atlanta on Wednesday night. Buttercup came to Atlanta from the Wildlife Safari in Winston, Oreg. As a new arrival to Zoo Atlanta, Buttercup will stay behind the scenes for a month or so during a 'routine behind-the-scenes quarantine period' before she can go out to explore the John P. Imlay Tiger Habitat. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] TRENDING STORIES: Buc-ee's customer shoots at officers, carjacks someone before I-75 chase, police say Popular beach vacation spot can 'no longer be a Spring Break Town' Department of Labor says Georgia added 6,900 jobs in March 'Zoo Atlanta is thrilled to welcome Buttercup and to share the important story that she and Bob have to tell as ambassadors for a critically endangered species,' Gina Ferrie, PhD, Vice President of Collections and Conservation, said in a statement. 'In the case of Sumatran tigers, the species' most urgent conservation challenges are ones we can all influence here at home in our own daily lives.' Zoo officials said the Sumatran tiger is one of the rarest cat species on Earth and is classified as critically endangered. There are only 400 believed to live in the wild on the whole planet due to 'serious pressures from habitat loss and habitat fragmentation, largely because of deforestation for palm oil plantations.' Officials said Sumatran tigers also face threats of illegal poaching for their bones and fur, which Zoo Atlanta said is believed to have medicinal values in some cultures. [SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
