Bruiser the Elk Dies After More Than a Decade on Washington’s Whidbey Island
Bruiser, an elk who swam to Whidbey Island and charmed residents for more than a decade, has died at an estimated age of 15 to 18.
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Bruiser, a solitary elk whose antics endeared him to residents of Washington State’s Whidbey Island for more than a decade, has died. He was estimated to be between 15 and 18 years old.
After leaving his herd, Bruiser swam through cold waters to reach the island, where he made his home. His years there made him a familiar presence to residents.
Originally reported by The New York Times. Read the full story at The New York Times


