‘Flaco was magic’: locals call for memorial owl statue in Central Park

NEW YORK (PIX11) – Imagine New York City’s beloved, late owl Flaco permanently perched on a branch in the northwest quadrant of Central Park - a spot he used to hang out. 

It’s a vision shared by nearly 2,000 locals who want a statue built to commemorate the famous Eurasian eagle owl who died last week. 

“[We] would love to see a statue of Flaco added to the park to commemorate his legacy - and to remind us all to keep a curious, respectful eye out for the myriad wonderful beings with whom we share this space,” wrote Brandon Borror-Chappell and Mike Hubbard wrote in a Change.org petition asking city officials to consider the statue.

Flaco’s untimely death shook New York City after the o...