Much-loved reindeer from Cornwall wildlife sanctuary has died
Lowen, who has lived at Feadon Farm Wildlife Centre in Portreath for 11 years, passed away after an illness
Last updated 23rd Feb 2021
Tributes are being paid after the death of a beloved reindeer from a wildlife sanctuary in Cornwall.
Lowen, who has lived at Feadon Farm Wildlife Centre in Portreath for 11 years, has passed away after an illness.
Many people will have fond memories of visiting Lowen at Gwel-an-Mor or on Christmas trips to Trelissick Gardens.
Staff at Feadon shared the news on Facebook with "great sadness", adding "RIP our sweet boy".
"It is with great sadness that I must tell everyone that after an illness we lost our reindeer Lowen a few days ago
"For me personally, I am heartbroken. I picked him and his brother Nadelik up at just a couple of months old and I’ve had the pleasure of his company for the last 11 years. I even slept in the stable with them both one night as I didn’t want them to be left alone...
"I have too many memories to tell you about them all, but I will always fondly remember our many Christmas visits to Trelissick Gardens. Lowen and Nadelik would lay down in the straw and enjoy a nap blissfully unaware of the excited parents and children!
"And it's not just me - I'm sure Lowen left a lasting impression on many people. His relaxed nature and impeccable behavior here at the centre and at the many places we visited over the years made him a sweetheart to many.
"One time we visited a care home where he insisted on going up to the windows and looking in at everyone - at one point he even popped his head in a window much to the delight of the residents!
"While it is a sad time for everyone at the centre, we are remembering what a wonderful life he enjoyed right into his old age and how lucky we have been to have had Lowen as part of our Feadon family for so many years.
"RIP our sweet boy from everyone at Feadon".
Feadon Wildlife Centre Head Ranger, Gary