A 385-pound silverback gorilla named Barney at Zoo Miami put the entire medical team on edge as he underwent a special medical examination: from blood draws, X-rays, to inviting a human respiratory doctor to directly perform a lung endoscopy to find the cause of his persistent cough – and the unexpected ending that left everyone terrified and haunted…

Barney, a 385-pound silverback gorilla and one of Zoo Miami’s most iconic residents, has always been a favorite among visitors for his calm demeanor and commanding presence. […]