Roger Williams Park Zoo cheetah passes away

Becca
Becca, a cheetah living at Roger Williams Park Zoo has passed away. (Roger Williams Park Zoo and Carousel Village)

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — A Roger Williams Park Zoo cheetah passed away Thursday at the age of 10.

Becca, who came to the zoo in 2015 with her siblings, was a staff favorite, known for her sweetness toward her handlers.

She is survived by her sisters Abbey and Janga.

Becca had battled with gastritis, which is common among cheetahs.

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