First Ever Spinal Surgery to Remove Tumor Performed on Mwelu the Chimpanzee at Zoo Knoxville in Tennessee By Talker Sep 30, 2025 Sep 30, 2025 Updated Sep 30, 2025 Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Lu is on the mend after the ground-breaking surgery. (Zoo Knoxville via SWNS) By Talker Tags Ottilie Von Henning As featured on +3 Chimpanzee has ground-breaking spinal surgery to remove tumor The surgery was conducted at the University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine after an MRI revealed the tumor. Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Top Jobs POSTSECONDARY PATHWAYS ADVISOR We QC Specialist Wanted! Natural Resource Technician Hiring Postsecondary Pathways Advisor - Klickitat County Now Hiring: Special Education Paraeducator for Klickitat School District MAINTENANCE TECHNICIANS (2) Public MARKETING SALES REPRESENTATIVE Columbia DENTAL INSURANCE PROCESSOR Dental REACH Afterschool Program Site Assistant View all jobs News and Info from our Community Partners Information from the News and our advertisers (Want to add your business to this to this feed?) Sign Up For Newsletters Success! An email has been sent to with a link to confirm list signup. Error! There was an error processing your request. Columbia Gorge News Sign up to receive notifications when a new Columbia Gorge News e-Edition is published. News Updates Would you like to receive our news updates? Signup today! Obituary updates Receive weekly updates on obituaries and death notices. Oregon Capital Press Oregon Capital Press presented by Columbia Gorge News Promotions and acquisitions Receive updates on upcoming promotions and special sections. Registered users-non-subscribers Imported List: Registered users-non-subscribers Sports updates Receive weekly updates on local sports news. Manage your lists Most Popular Articles Images Videos Commented ArticlesSuspect arrested in Bingen shooting, others remainHood River County Commissioners move forward with Powerdale planWasco County Commissioner urges bridging divisions at meeting after murder of Charlie KirkDeaths & Services: Oct. 8, 2025Service announcement: Jimmy NelsonObituary: Paul NewellObituary: David Couch$6M grant to lower fire risk in Wasco CountyFormer Cascade Locks City Councilor Denise Emmerling-Baker receives ‘standout volunteer’ awardSoroptimist Hood River honors three 'Women of Distinction' Images Videos CommentedSorry, there are no recent results for popular commented articles. Latest News Free slideshow: Columbia River Gorge Quilter’s Guild annual quilt show Columbia Bruins lose volleyball matches to Seton, La Center Police briefs: Oct. 15, 2025 News Briefs: Oct. 15, 2025 Dufur closes in on volleyball top seed Sherman County football hosts Harper in six-man showdown, Dufur continues eight-man streak Columbia Bruins girls soccer falls to Seton, La Center Milwaukie ends Hood River Valley’s football win streak, 28-25
+3 Chimpanzee has ground-breaking spinal surgery to remove tumor The surgery was conducted at the University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine after an MRI revealed the tumor.
