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Zoo Kills Gorilla to Protect Small Child in Enclosure
Posted on 5/29/16 at 1:00 am
Posted on 5/29/16 at 1:00 am
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A gorilla at the Cincinnati Zoo was shot and killed Saturday after it grabbed and dragged a 4-year-old boy who fell into the animal’s enclosure, an official said.
Authorities said the boy, who fell 10 to 12 feet into the gorilla exhibit moat, is expected to recover after being picked up from the moat and dragged by the gorilla for about 10 minutes. The boy was taken to Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center. Zoo officials said he was alert when he was transported there.
Absolutely the right decision.
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Posted on 5/29/16 at 1:04 am to AlwysATgr
Does the Cincinnati Police Department plan on issuing any charges of child negligence to the parents/guardians who clearly weren't paying attention to the frickin' 4-year-old?
It's a shame a poor primate had to be gunned down just because he was defending his territory.
It's a shame a poor primate had to be gunned down just because he was defending his territory.
Posted on 5/29/16 at 1:04 am to AlwysATgr
quote:Bold stance
Absolutely the right decision.
Posted on 5/29/16 at 1:06 am to AlwysATgr
They should've thrown the parents in there too and completely wiped that gene pool from earth. That gorilla should not have died.
This post was edited on 5/29/16 at 1:07 am
Posted on 5/29/16 at 1:09 am to TigersSEC2010
Yes, the animal locked in a cage for our amusement should be allowed to kill children who fall in
Posted on 5/29/16 at 1:14 am to genro
I am definitely against aquariums. And I am kinda against zoos. I am all for wildlife conservation in the ma h forms it takes. But in many cases, the state we keep these animals in is immoral. Zoos should bring glory to the animals, and too many of them reduce the animals to "amusement".
Posted on 5/29/16 at 1:16 am to TigersSEC2010
How long have you worked for PETA? Only in your little world would a gorilla > child. Let's hope you don't reproduce so the world doesn't have to deal with your gene pool.
Posted on 5/29/16 at 1:20 am to AlwysATgr
primate on primate crime has to stop.
Posted on 5/29/16 at 1:23 am to AlwysATgr
Don't even get me started. This shite pissed me off. Dumb arse parents not watching their f*cking kid. bullshite.
Posted on 5/29/16 at 1:24 am to CapperVin
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How long have you worked for PETA? Only in your little world would a gorilla > child.
Eh, I don't think that's what he meant. Of COURSE you kill the gorilla to save the child.
His point is that it sucks the gorilla had to be put down because of the actions of irresponsible parents. The gorilla is acting in accordance with its own nature. The parents were just idiots.
Posted on 5/29/16 at 1:26 am to genro
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yes, the animal locked in a cage for our amusement should be allowed to kill children who fall in
agreed
Posted on 5/29/16 at 1:30 am to Breesus
I'm glad we're on the same page. Though I bet they'd charge extra to watch the toddler pit of death. That's how they get you.
Posted on 5/29/16 at 1:31 am to AlwysATgr
A quote from a family member of the gorilla
quote:
He was a good gorilla, he did nothing to nobody. Zoo people be so quick to kill a gorilla these days. He love his family he loved his tire swing.
Posted on 5/29/16 at 1:38 am to AlwysATgr
Posted on 5/29/16 at 1:42 am to lsu xman
Now that makes you wonder if it could've been handled differently. They totally could've killed that gorilla.
Posted on 5/29/16 at 1:42 am to genro
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Yes, the animal locked in a cage for our amusement should be allowed to kill children who fall in
Serves us right!
Posted on 5/29/16 at 1:45 am to genro
It seems like they would have a tranquilizer dart gun to knock an animal out. Wouldn't that be possible?
Posted on 5/29/16 at 1:46 am to Spock's Eyebrow
I hear you man. These majestic creatures shouldn't be in cages for dumb tourists to pay an admission and point at. They should be free to roam the wilderness and climb the Empire State Building.
This post was edited on 5/29/16 at 1:48 am
Posted on 5/29/16 at 1:47 am to CCTider
quote:I think the kid was already unconscious. That didn't stop the gorilla.
It seems like they would have a tranquilizer dart gun to knock an animal out. Wouldn't that be possible?
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