KTVA 11
May 18, 2007
By Andrea Gusty, CBS 11 News Reporter

Original Article

The Alaska Zoo has received Maggie's blood tests. They say nothing really looks out of the ordinary. The tests show the only elevated levels were an enzyme that shows up when muscles are exerted. Even so, the zoo has been flooded with e-mails and calls from people who feel that Maggie's dilemma is reason to move her to a sanctuary in the Lower 48.

The board of directors of the Alaska Zoo says moving Maggie is a possibility, if that is truly what is best for her. They say they are consulting with experts and don't plan to make a decision, until they have more information.

"We're kind of told that Maggie's family now are the keepers that have been around her for years. They say she's developed a bond with them and it would be disruptive. But that's not going to stop us from moving her, if that's the decision that needs to be made," said Dick Thwaites of the Alaska Zoo board.

Thwaites says the board meets next in mid June and Maggie will definitely be a main topic of conversation.

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