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Re:'Jonathan' Is the Oldest Land Animal on Earth by dyzone on Thursday October 08, 2026 @01:19PM (#50008749)
Was your grandfather a jain? They have a end of life ritual called sallekhana where old people fast to death.
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Re:'Jonathan' Is the Oldest Land Animal on Earth by Ensorceled on Thursday October 08, 2026 @03:23PM (#50010742)
No. He was just in pain and had no other way out.

Canada has medical assistance in dying now that lets people avoid this.

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