A federal judge has held that Buttonwood Park Zoo's elephant Ruth “received consistent and high-quality veterinary care,” while dismissing a lawsuit against the city, according to a press release.

U.S. District Court Chief Judge F. Dennis Saylor IV wrote in his decision that the plaintiff, Joyce Rowley, failed to present any evidence that the zoo failed to properly care for its two Asian elephants, Emily and Ruth.

“Plaintiff also contended that one of the elephants, Ruth, was suffering from certain physical and other issues as a result of the conditions at the zoo,” Saylor wrote in his Oct. 31 decision. “She did not, however, offer any expert veterinary or other evidence as to either the existence of those conditions or their cause.”

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