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Cheyenne Mountain Zoo grizzly has successful surgery, cancerous mass removed

Cheyenne Mountain Zoo grizzly has successful surgery, cancerous mass removed
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KOAA) — The Cheyenne Mountain Zoo says Emmett the grizzly bear successfully underwent surgery to remove a cancerous mass at the base of his tail.

The zoo posted the video below on Thursday, saying Emmett did well under anesthesia. They also say they were able to remove the mass, along with most of his tail.

The zoo says according to an advanced ultrasound, there was no evidence that the cancer had spread.

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The zoo added that Emmett is recovering well and will be spending the next few days resting in his den.

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D20 board president resigns ahead of school year as family moves out of state

Academy District 20 School Board President Amy Shandy announced her resignation during the board's meeting Thursday, saying she is moving out of state after her husband accepted a new job.

D20 board president resigns ahead of school year as family moves out of state

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