Child falls into gorilla cage, gorilla protects it, and then is shot.

But if he happened to pick the wrong "god", then you don't have enough compassion to condemn that "god" for sentencing him to eternal torture?
[Ok, I promise, this is my one and only religious dig on this thread.]

 

Animals don't go to Hell.

That kid is probably the anti-Christ, anyway.

 

Now there's the most interesting take on this whole situation that I've read today!

 

Oh, hell yeah, but not stupid crap that would make Darwin proud.

- - - Updated - - -

Probably won free tickets in a How many shots can you drink? contest at the local bar, while the kid was at home playing with the toaster and a fork.

 

It's a shame this majestic animal had to die due to the negligence of the child's parent.

She ought to be charged with child neglect.

 

Maybe she should,but to protect the child they could not take a chance.

 

PETA/leftist wackos will probably use this incident to bash.....guns!

 

The gorilla invaded the kid's safe space.


Actually, I like the idea of PETA, it's just too bad it's liberal weirdos trying to free lab mice.

 

That evil kid must be a Republican - he invaded the black gorilla's safe space.

 

`
No doubt.

 

The gorilla was a Republican, because he had a home and a job. The zookeeper was a Republican because he owned a gun. The kid was the Democrat, trying to butt into a black guy's life, and just messing it up worse.

- - - Updated - - -

Would you be happier if they clubbed it a few times after they shot it?

 

If a dart hit the child he would have certainly died. The amount it would take to knock a full grown male gorilla down would kill an adult human, much less a four year old child. Technically the zoo did have a sufficient exhibit, the kid fell more than a story. I could trip and fall over a rail at the mall, that does not mean the mall isn't built properly. It means I'm an idiot or a klutz. Zoo exhibits are built for containment, but some responsibility is on the visitor to follow rules and respect the established boundaries.


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

 

Good points.
However, it's inconceivable that a FOUR year-old could get past a fence that's designed to protect children (and adults) from large powerful unpredictable animals, unless that fence had some serious flaws in it. I foresee the parents suing the zoo and winning millions since their innocent child almost brutally died due to obviously faulty safety precautions. That suicidal adult who accessed the lions' exhibit awhile back (can't remember what country) would be one thing, but a FOUR year-old being able to gain access is something completely different!

- - - Updated - - -

You're pretty smart and funny (for a religious guy.)

- - - Updated - - -

Now THAT'S a classic!

 

For some strange reason my gut feeling is that if THIS gorilla was the one shot that people wouldn't be bothered by it nearly as much.

 

.........................

 

I've seen that one before, and it seems like the best meme so far. Good post.

 

If this case goes to court there would probably be neglect found by both the Zoo and the parents with damages on both sides. The court would have to determine how to most fairly split those damages.

 

And a four year old could fall over the rail of a mall or down a flight of stairs, or onto the subway track or into the street or in a river, or down a construction pit, or an open manhole cover being worked on. I could keep going but you get the idea. Four year olds get into stuff and go where they aren't supposed to, which is why they have to be supervised. It is not the zoo's job to supervise that lady's kid. They are supposed to design exhibits where animals can't escape and people are kept at a safe distance. A moat is a reasonable barrier for any normal person, and should be a sign to vigilantly watch your kid. It's not like he waltzed right in, he went under a fence and down into a moat a story deep and full of water. Frankly he's lucky the fall didn't kill him. I was at our local zoo a few weeks ago and watched a dad put his toddler up on the rail of the cheetah exhibit with his feet dangling over. One misstep and in he would have gone in. Personal responsibility needs to kick in at some point. Businesses cannot be responsible for injuries when people aren't following the safety rules put in place.


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

 

In dangerous settings,such as large crowds, it is up to the parents to be more watchful...or not take a child into settings like that.

 

Yeah, they should not allow kids at zoos. Much too dangerous. Think of the children!

 

Parents are responsible for knowing what is and is not a safe environment for their children, and not ignoring that knowledge. This is one reason why many parents choose to wait to have children until they can afford safe housing for them, and limit their children's numbers so they are able to provide adequate supervision.

The mother had other children in the group; she overloaded herself and chose to go to the zoo anyway. She created an accident waiting to happen--if this had not happened something else would have.

 

For cryin' out loud. Of course one can draw from many sources, and even experiences in their lives. For instance, in the case of a person or a couple who have can't have or have chosen not to have children they can draw form their opinion from how they were 'parented' as a child. That's their 'experience'. For instance, when I was a child and my mother took me grocery shopping with her after I grew out of being put in the cart, she would NEVER EVER let me run wild around the store...up and down the aisles let alone stray from her side for one moment. I as taught at an early age to always, always look both ways before venturing out to the street to retrieve something or cross it. And the list goes on. I realize, as I most people do, parenting is 'a lot harder than it looks' and comes with a huge responsibility. And that's a fact that many more today should fully consider before deciding to have children. It's a shame, one is required to take and pass tests for the privilege of legally driving a car, but anyone can have children without having to having to study or otherwise train to do so. This is an horrible accident that was 100% preventable no matter how many excuses someone or others may try and give the mother or a parent in a similar situation.

 

A couple of things. First, did you see the video of it after it got agitated. It was slinging the boy around--yes, it was trying to protect him, but in process, it could have easily killed him (not on purpose, but by accident). Second, tranquilizers don't work instantly like in the movies--on an ape that size, it would have taken 5-10 minutes for the ape to be knocked out, and he would have been pissed off when shot. Third, impulsive little boys like that can escape in a second. I don't blame the parents at all.

 

Exactly. Little boys at that age are hell on wheels, and due to their height, are hard to catch sometimes. Thankfully, my two survived that age, and are now 16 and 17.

In terms of the gorilla, the keeper knew his personality. they did try the food--they used the "food" signal, to try to distract him. He would have nothing of it.

 

Boys will be boys is no excuse. If the kid wasn't listening then leave. If the kid doesn't pay attention put one of those stupid leashes on him. I enjoy zoo exhibits that are open air without caging all over the place, like most people I think. It would suck if zoos had to back to chains, bars and cages simply because parents can't keep control of their kids. Millions of kids go to zoos every day, and don't fall into exhibits.


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk