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Burying the elephant (CURTIS RUSH, 7/29/06, Toronto Star)

So, how do you bury an 8,500-pound elephant?

Not easily, as you might suspect.

Patsy, the 40-year-old African elephant who had arthritis so bad it was tough for her to walk, was put to sleep Monday night, and buried in an unmarked grave Tuesday at a remote location at the Toronto Zoo.

There were several logistical issues in burying Patsy.