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An irresponsible parent created the problem. Criticizing the first responders is silly IMO. Trust Buster May 2016 #1
Yeah, but shooting the mom wasn't really an option. Bucky May 2016 #5
It was the absolute worst decision to have to make. nolabear May 2016 #2
+1 cali May 2016 #15
Did they not have tranqs on hand? (edited response) Bucky May 2016 #3
Sorry, I'll leave it up to the zoo folks. cali May 2016 #4
Still pushing the "murder" lie? SickOfTheOnePct May 2016 #6
Zoos are a disgrace 2naSalit May 2016 #7
As bad as zoos are, EL34x4 May 2016 #21
Calling it murder makes me have no respect for your opinion. pintobean May 2016 #8
And in an alternate universe... CincyDem May 2016 #9
Wish I could rec this post n/t SickOfTheOnePct May 2016 #13
Great post cali May 2016 #16
You're absolutely right. nolabear May 2016 #19
+1 GeorgeGist May 2016 #22
Great post. momto3 May 2016 #24
I rather believe the people who have day-to-day-experience with gorillas, not a random witness. DetlefK May 2016 #10
I saw the video.. sendero May 2016 #11
I saw it, too, and agree with you. The gorilla did not seem to be attacking the Nay May 2016 #12
Gorilla murder story? edbermac May 2016 #14
Perhaps it would help to child-proof the cages? (nt) stone space May 2016 #17
Agreed. And this point was included in the zoo director's first comments. CincyDem May 2016 #18
it doesn't take malicious intent for a very large animal to accidentally kill a human magical thyme May 2016 #20
I'm absolutely certain those witnesses were all wild animal and animal behavioral experts. underahedgerow May 2016 #23
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