Despite this extensive preparation, Xiang Xiang was found dead less than a year after his release. The Xinhua News Agency announced the panda's death May 31, 2007, over three months after the incident occurred, citing "the need for a full investigation" as the reason for the delay.
Despite thorough planning, Xiang Xiang was discovered deceased less than a year after his release. The Xinhua News Agency announced the panda's demise on May 31, 2007, more than three months after the incident took place, citing "the necessity of a comprehensive investigation" as the explanation for the delay.