Dougy Posted May 29, 2016 Report Share Posted May 29, 2016 Such a shame that the decision was taken to shoot the Gorrila because some numpty parents could not keep control of there 4 year old. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted May 29, 2016 Report Share Posted May 29, 2016 Yes a shame but ultimately the correct decision. Hopefully the parents will sue the zoo for the trauma, not be found responsible in any way and the zoo will be bankrupted and close. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hendrix's rifle Posted May 29, 2016 Report Share Posted May 29, 2016 I agree, id have thought if the gorilla wanted to kill the lad it would have straight away? I understand the fact tranquilizers may have ****** it off but wouldn't it have been worth a try? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
islandgun Posted May 29, 2016 Report Share Posted May 29, 2016 saw this, the 400lb gorrila was clearly enjoying playing with the human child Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dougy Posted May 29, 2016 Author Report Share Posted May 29, 2016 (edited) We have a slight difference of opinion then. The bars are to provide a safe barrier between the animals and humans, they are not climbing frames. Edited May 29, 2016 by Dougy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Konnie Posted May 29, 2016 Report Share Posted May 29, 2016 Yes the gorilla did not choose to be there, would of thought a tranquiliser dart would have been more called for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ordnance Posted May 29, 2016 Report Share Posted May 29, 2016 Yes the gorilla did not choose to be there, would of thought a tranquiliser dart would have been more called for. Could a tranquiliser dart in the *** not have made the Gorilla more unpredictable and potentially dangerous. This is a shooting forum some shoot and kill animals and bost about shooting foxes and their cubs etc, some support large game hunting whats the differince in shooting a Gorilla. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old man Posted May 29, 2016 Report Share Posted May 29, 2016 We have a slight difference of opinion then. The bars are to provide a safe barrier between the animals and humans, they are not climbing frames. Correct Dougy, why when we the superior species foul up does the wildlife always have to pay? Sadly the zoo authorities had little choice but to remove the immediate threat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walshie Posted May 29, 2016 Report Share Posted May 29, 2016 The difference is this animal didn't want to be there and was shot because an ill-supervised child fell in. It was like shooting a fish in a barrel. The kids parents need a kick up the **** though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
islandgun Posted May 29, 2016 Report Share Posted May 29, 2016 I cant believe im reading this, the child somehow managed to get into a pen ! can you begin to grasp how the parents must have felt having their child pulled about by a gorilla, should they have left it in case the animal decided it had better things to do, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ordnance Posted May 29, 2016 Report Share Posted May 29, 2016 The difference is this animal didn't want to be there and was shot because an ill-supervised child fell in. It was like shooting a fish in a barrel. The kids parents need a kick up the **** though. I am sure foxes etc doint want to be caught in cages and shot but people do it willingly. Unfortunately in this case they had no choice if they had the chance to shoot it and did not and the child was killed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hendrix's rifle Posted May 29, 2016 Report Share Posted May 29, 2016 I cant believe im reading this, the child somehow managed to get into a pen ! can you begin to grasp how the parents must have felt having their child pulled about by a gorilla, should they have left it in case the animal decided it had better things to do, I'm going to be honest and however harsh this sounds but the parents are to blame. The 4 year old knew no better, the gorilla probably didn't want to be there anyway and the parents let the child get in. In my eyes like I said, blame the parent's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fenboy Posted May 29, 2016 Report Share Posted May 29, 2016 The Gorilla could have killed the child in 0.5 seconds if it so wished so a dart was never going to be a option , a great shame but the correct decision under the circumstances . From what I read the child crawled through a gap in a barrier , even the best parents can take their eye of the ball for a couple of seconds so lets not be too quick to judge them. More annoying was the two tigers shot last week when someone jumped into a pen wanting to top themselves. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamster Posted May 29, 2016 Report Share Posted May 29, 2016 I cannot comprehend how a compound such as this can be designed to even remotely allow the possibility of a child falling into it. The main fault lies with the designer/zoo, what a tragic loss of a magnificent beasts life. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ph5172 Posted May 29, 2016 Report Share Posted May 29, 2016 Was it the right decision? Based on the fact it had already dragged the child around a bit... yes it was, It did pause for a moment before the deed was done. Had it had enough 'fun' or was it planning on what to do next? that we will never know I can assume a zoo who ultimately make ££ out of displaying animals would not take the decision to shoot one publicly without good reason On a side note there was the case of the UK Gorilla that protected a child from the others in the mid 80s if i recall when he fell in the pen, i think it was also the first time the keepers (and an ambulance man) had been in without them locked away - all was fine then (aside from a fractured skull and arm from the fall) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walshie Posted May 29, 2016 Report Share Posted May 29, 2016 (edited) It's a parent's responsibility to protect their children from dangerous situations, and they didn't. Let's hope if he ever runs out onto a main road, the police snipers are there to shoot any drivers coming in his direction. I agree shooting the gorilla was probably the right decision, but it was hardly the gorilla's fault he was put in that situation. Edited May 29, 2016 by walshie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ordnance Posted May 29, 2016 Report Share Posted May 29, 2016 The main fault lies with the designer/zoo, what a tragic loss of a magnificent beasts life. I agree the child should not have being able to get into the enclosure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
100milesaway Posted May 29, 2016 Report Share Posted May 29, 2016 What is wrong with the parents putting reigns on their offspring ? from Auntie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old man Posted May 29, 2016 Report Share Posted May 29, 2016 What is wrong with the parents putting reigns on their offspring ? from Auntie. Not the done thing these days from what I see everyday on the streets, especially around schools? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
100milesaway Posted May 29, 2016 Report Share Posted May 29, 2016 Not the done thing these days from what I see everyday on the streets, especially around schools? Yes, gone are the days when parents used to look after their own children, probably something to do with human rights and let the world be your wet nurse... from Auntie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Westley Posted May 29, 2016 Report Share Posted May 29, 2016 When I read about the 'Parent' who took his 1 years old and 8 years old children out on a jet-ski, nothing suprises me anymore where 'Parenting' is concerned. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stonepark Posted May 29, 2016 Report Share Posted May 29, 2016 having looked at the video and comments of witnesses, gist appears to be..... Boy falls into moat, Gorilla attempts to lead boy out of moat (to prevent drowning to young?) People screaming and shouting, Gorilla stands over boy to protect, Zoo shoots gorilla...... I suspect this was a case of over reaction..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winnie&bezza Posted May 29, 2016 Report Share Posted May 29, 2016 (edited) Not the done thing these days from what I see everyday on the streets, especially around schools? I always have my 18 month old on reigns around areas of danger. Edited May 29, 2016 by winnie&bezza Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Archie-fox Posted May 29, 2016 Report Share Posted May 29, 2016 I think they did the correct thing, at any moment the gorilla could just rip the child apart.. And if it was darted it takes a few mins to act and it could of attacked the child then.. Bad parenting led to this on my opinion.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houseplant Posted May 29, 2016 Report Share Posted May 29, 2016 Right decision, but parents definitely at fault. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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