Injured lynx meets Premier Wab Kinew at Winnipeg zoo
Premier Wab Kinew visited Lumi, an orphaned lynx, at the Assiniboine Park Zoo in Winnipeg. Lumi was rescued after being injured by a dog, which left her unable to return to the wild. Kinew expressed a personal connection to Lumi, as she is his clan animal, and noted that her recovery is uplifting for the community.
- ▪Lumi the lynx was found injured after a dog attack that also killed her mother.
- ▪Veterinarians determined that Lumi could not be released back into the wild due to her injuries.
- ▪Premier Wab Kinew has been monitoring Lumi's progress since her rescue and helped release her into her new enclosure.
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Manitoba’s premier was on hand to lend a hand as Lumi the orphaned lynx began her new life at Winnipeg’s Assiniboine Park Zoo. Lumi was found last fall after a dog injured her and killed her mother.The attack left the wild cat with a damaged eye and seizures, and veterinarians determined she couldn’t be released back into the wild.Premier Wab Kinew has been checking on Lumi since she was rescued, saying he feels a connection because the lynx is his clan animal. Get breaking National news Get breaking Canada news delivered to your inbox as it happens so you won't miss a trending story. Sign up for breaking National newsletter Get Started By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy.
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