Dead Orangutan Allegedly Affected by Forest and Land Fire Smoke

After the orangutan showed signs of respiratory arrest, the medical team performed cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). Perfect was finally declared dead at 15.20 WIB.

Necropsy Finds Lung Disorders

To determine the health condition and factors suspected to have caused Perfect's death, the team conducted a necropsy on September 1 2026.

The examination results showed pathological changes in a number of organs, especially the lungs, heart and kidneys. In the lungs, there is congestion or accumulation of blood as well as partial atelectasis, which is a condition where part of the lung tissue does not expand completely.

This disorder is mainly found in the caudoventral part of both lung lobes.

Based on the clinical history and necropsy results, the pathological changes in Perfect's lungs were thought to be related to smoke exposure. This exposure has the potential to disrupt lung function and cause acute hypoxia or a condition where the body experiences a lack of oxygen.

This condition is further suspected to have disrupted cardiovascular function and contributed to Perfect's death.