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.
settings were put in place for Xiang Xiang's release, but he was discovered deceased less than a year later. The Xinhua News Agency reported his death on May 31, 2007, more than three months after the incident occurred, citing "the need for a thorough investigation" as the reason for the delay.