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The most recent medical assessment of Lucy the elephant at the Edmonton Valley Zoo continues to recommend she not travel — either short or long distances.

Gary Dewar, director of the Edmonton Valley Zoo, says experts have determined the elephant's respiratory issues won't allow her to travel.

EDMONTON — The latest checkup on famed Edmonton elephant Lucy finds her in good shape ahead of her 50th birthday — but not healthy enough to be relocated to join a herd.

EDMONTON — For the beloved and well-known elephant named Lucy, the Edmonton Valley Zoo says it will continue to be her home for the rest of her life based on medical assessments.

Gary Dewar, director of the Edmonton Valley Zoo, says experts have determined the elephant’s respiratory issues won’t allow her to travel.

The Edmonton zoo says Lucy the elephant's latest medical checkup shows she is healthy as she approaches her 50th birthday.