Why cruel and thoughtless
22 replies
Tinwheeler replied on 29/05/2016 22:30
cyberyacht replied on 30/05/2016 07:49
Kennine replied on 30/05/2016 09:10
byron replied on 30/05/2016 10:03
moulesy replied on 30/05/2016 10:40
Posted on 30/05/2016 10:40
Cruel possibly, but certainly not thoughtless; I imagine a lot of thought went into the decision, both before the event in planning for just this sort of incident and at the time of the incident itself. The report this morning said that although there was no definite indication that the gorilla would necessarily harm the little boy, it was dragging him through the water and there was a possibility of him drowning.
It was a tragic incident; I guess the question now is how to tighten up security so there's less chance of a repeat, but you can never decrease the risk to zero.
Takethedogalong replied on 30/05/2016 10:58
Posted on 30/05/2016 10:58
Sadly, it was probably the right decision to shoot, the zoo will have carried out risk assessments for such incidents. Poor animal. What kind of thoughtless parent allows a four year old to climb barriers? I note that they could face prosecution, no bad thing if it prevents other fools not supervising children properly. Glad to hear the child is ok.
KJLC replied on 30/05/2016 12:42
Posted on 30/05/2016 12:42
why cruel and thoughtless
Because it's America. They love their guns over there.
K
The British Police love their guns to, trigger happy IMO, shoot and ask questions later. I believe that the independant investigating authority is always on their side so they are not bothered because they know the outcome will always be in their favour that's my perception anyway.
DEBSC replied on 30/05/2016 13:35
Posted on 30/05/2016 13:35
Very sad, the poor animal probably didn't intend to harm the little lad but they could not take the chance. They acted very quickly so must have been prepared for a situation. I expect the keepers are very sad after looking after the creature they must become close to it. The stupid parents, they should have been looking after the child and keeping a closer watch. I hope they do prosecute them.
volvoman9 replied on 30/05/2016 15:08
IanH replied on 30/05/2016 19:43
Posted on 30/05/2016 19:43
The gorilla was behaving like a gorilla. It didn't seem to me that he intended to harm the stupid child.
The 'decision' to kill would have been made in advance and not based on the actual circumstances.
It was a wrong decision.
I hope that stupid child and his stupid parents live with nightmares for along time, for what they caused.
Idiots!
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