'Beloved' Axhi, the brown bear, euthanized at Brookfield Zoo

So long, Axhi.

The Brookfield Zoo this week euthanized the 30-year-old rescued brown bear due to his declining health, the zoo announced in a Facebook post Friday.

“Axhi’s legacy is one of resilience, care, and inspiration,” the zoo’s post read. “He will be deeply missed by our staff, volunteers, and the countless guests whose lives he touched.”

Axhi, alongside his cub brother, arrived at the Brookfield Zoo in 1995 at 6 months old, rescued from southeastern Alaska after a hunter killed their mother. Just this summer, the zoo celebrated the 30th anniversary of Axhi’s rescue and arrival. Axhi’s brother, Jim, died nearly three years ago.

In recent months, Axhi’s health had been declining as he showed signs of worsening geriatric conditions, according to the zoo, making his quality of life