That should be a wake up call to appreciate and care for their son more, as an innocent Silverback had to die for them to learn a lesson. Harambe, a 17-year-old male gorilla, was shot dead Saturday after a child fell into his enclosure.Cincinnati Zoo. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Zoo authorities tried to coax the critically endangered gorilla away from the child. This account already exists. Not in an effort to hurt anyone or anything (usually) but just to intimidate. A 3 foot railing with a wire cable threaded through the middle similar to a boxing ring and behind it a 3 foot bushed ledge that the child crawled through unable to see the 15ft drop. Footage filmed on a mobile phone showed Harambe grab the boy by the foot before dragging him through the . Some even called for Ms Gregg to be dismissed from her job. It's pretty obvious which one is more important. 'Some have offered money to the family, which we do not want and will not accept. 'Hurry! Harambe became memeified. [3] Fearing for the boy's life, a zoo worker shot and killed Harambe. On May 28, 2016, a three-year-old boy climbed into a gorilla enclosure at the Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden where he was grabbed and dragged by Harambe. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Other. [57], On naming contests for newborn baby gorillas, a teenager made a petition for Dublin Zoo to name a newborn baby gorilla as "Harambe Jr." ("Harambetta" if female) after Dublin Zoo announced the newborn baby gorilla by tweet. .c_dVyWK3BXRxSN3ULLJ_t{border-radius:4px 4px 0 0;height:34px;left:0;position:absolute;right:0;top:0}._1OQL3FCA9BfgI57ghHHgV3{-ms-flex-align:center;align-items:center;display:-ms-flexbox;display:flex;-ms-flex-pack:start;justify-content:flex-start;margin-top:32px}._1OQL3FCA9BfgI57ghHHgV3 ._33jgwegeMTJ-FJaaHMeOjV{border-radius:9001px;height:32px;width:32px}._1OQL3FCA9BfgI57ghHHgV3 ._1wQQNkVR4qNpQCzA19X4B6{height:16px;margin-left:8px;width:200px}._39IvqNe6cqNVXcMFxFWFxx{display:-ms-flexbox;display:flex;margin:12px 0}._39IvqNe6cqNVXcMFxFWFxx ._29TSdL_ZMpyzfQ_bfdcBSc{-ms-flex:1;flex:1}._39IvqNe6cqNVXcMFxFWFxx .JEV9fXVlt_7DgH-zLepBH{height:18px;width:50px}._39IvqNe6cqNVXcMFxFWFxx ._3YCOmnWpGeRBW_Psd5WMPR{height:12px;margin-top:4px;width:60px}._2iO5zt81CSiYhWRF9WylyN{height:18px;margin-bottom:4px}._2iO5zt81CSiYhWRF9WylyN._2E9u5XvlGwlpnzki78vasG{width:230px}._2iO5zt81CSiYhWRF9WylyN.fDElwzn43eJToKzSCkejE{width:100%}._2iO5zt81CSiYhWRF9WylyN._2kNB7LAYYqYdyS85f8pqfi{width:250px}._2iO5zt81CSiYhWRF9WylyN._1XmngqAPKZO_1lDBwcQrR7{width:120px}._3XbVvl-zJDbcDeEdSgxV4_{border-radius:4px;height:32px;margin-top:16px;width:100%}._2hgXdc8jVQaXYAXvnqEyED{animation:_3XkHjK4wMgxtjzC1TvoXrb 1.5s ease infinite;background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--newCommunityTheme-field),var(--newCommunityTheme-inactive),var(--newCommunityTheme-field));background-size:200%}._1KWSZXqSM_BLhBzkPyJFGR{background-color:var(--newCommunityTheme-widgetColors-sidebarWidgetBackgroundColor);border-radius:4px;padding:12px;position:relative;width:auto} And there's 7 billion humans on this planet and 100,000 gorillas. What's the least amount of exercise we can get away with? /*# sourceMappingURL=https://www.redditstatic.com/desktop2x/chunkCSS/IdCard.ea0ac1df4e6491a16d39_.css.map*/._2JU2WQDzn5pAlpxqChbxr7{height:16px;margin-right:8px;width:16px}._3E45je-29yDjfFqFcLCXyH{margin-top:16px}._13YtS_rCnVZG1ns2xaCalg{font-family:Noto Sans,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:14px;font-weight:400;line-height:18px;display:-ms-flexbox;display:flex}._1m5fPZN4q3vKVg9SgU43u2{margin-top:12px}._17A-IdW3j1_fI_pN-8tMV-{display:inline-block;margin-bottom:8px;margin-right:5px}._5MIPBF8A9vXwwXFumpGqY{border-radius:20px;font-size:12px;font-weight:500;letter-spacing:0;line-height:16px;padding:3px 10px;text-transform:none}._5MIPBF8A9vXwwXFumpGqY:focus{outline:unset} More than 200,000 people signed online petitions on Change.org to protest the shooting, some demanding Justice for Harambe and urging police to hold the childs parents accountable. ._12xlue8dQ1odPw1J81FIGQ{display:inline-block;vertical-align:middle} [21][22] The boy's mother also became the target of harassment on the Internet and social media. If required by education, we may also present a detail of the topic that may be bothering to some people. "By all accounts, this mother did not act in. This was not a gentle thing. 'We are also very appreciative for the expressions of concern and support that have been sent to us. You just have to think positive thoughts.'. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. Right because a zoo that's 42 YEARS old and never once has had an issue is at fault NO the mother is the issue here WATCH YOUR CHILD!! The family's statement came a day after Hamilton County prosecutor Joseph Deters announced that Cincinnati police are investigating whether any criminal charges should be filed in the incident. The PARENTS of the child, there were 2 of them, why is it just the mother who is responsible. What happened to the kid that fell into harambe's cage? We know that this was a very difficult decision for them, and that they are grieving the loss of their gorilla.. Zoo President Thane Maynard had previously said the child crawled through a barrier and fell an estimated 10 to 12 feet into the moat surrounding the habitat. His image was spread far and wide throughout the internet. Fight boredom with iPhones and iPads here. Anyone can write on Bored Panda. [11][12] He carried the child through the water, occasionally propping him up when he sat, or pushing him down when he stood. Ms Gregg, who identified herself on Facebook as his mother, asked others not to judge her because accidents happen. She said her son was recovering from a concussion and a few scrapes. !-Sam Hubbard pic.twitter.com/jPbozZF1mo, As someone who watched Dawn of the Planet of the Apes this morning, I appreciate @Sam_Hubbard_ and his dedication to Harambe. She further added that the decision was made to ensure that the child would be safe. I have also received tons of emails of people apologising for what others have said to me.". Man, that kid is 7 years old now. I thought it was so beautiful to watch that, you know, powerful, almost 500-pound gorilla, the way he dealt with that little boy. While two of the gorillas in the enclosure retreated as they were instructed to do by zookeepers Harambe, a 17-year-old silverback, did not. We have sent an email to the address you provided with an activation link. Family: Boy who fell into gorilla exhibit. Enter your password to log in. Selfish, egotistical humans who overpopulate, pollute, destroy and rape the planet for short-term profitability instead of protecting it for long term sustainability for all species are the cause of all the problems including this scenario where an innocent animal lost his LIFE! Yes it's the parents fault for not looking after him, but if that kid was yours you would . I thought I could say that with a straight face, but no Because when things like this happen it needs to be evaluated and a solution needs to be found as to how it can be fixed where nothing like this will ever happen again. And I will tell you they probably had no choice. In a statement released by the family on Wednesday they said: 'Our child has had a check-up by his doctor and is still doing well. Well, he's certainly had a life in which at least one major event has taken place. An online petition signed by more than 300,000 people was also created, calling for her to be held accountable for Harambe's death. She was told her life was worth less than the gorilla. Read our, {{#verifyErrors}} {{message}} {{/verifyErrors}} {{^verifyErrors}} {{message}} {{/verifyErrors}}. If anyone wishes to make a gift, we recommend a donation to the Cincinnati Zoo in Harambe's name.'. Get involved in exciting, inspiring conversations with other readers. The gorilla was shot and killed after a 3-year-old boy fell into Gorilla World at the Cincinnati Zoo. It was the first time that the team had killed a zoo animal in such an emergency situation, Maynard said. 1.8K. As if there was a father in that situation. The gorilla was shot and killed after a 3-year-old boy fell into Gorilla World at the Cincinnati Zoo. And the main witness in my opinion who has been the most truthful without adding all the bs tall tales said her husband reached over the railing to try and grab him before he tumbled over the tiny ledge and that he was going to jump down into the pit but she forbade him. Typically they would drag large branches, barrels and heavy weighted balls around to make as much noise as possible. It does not store any personal data. he father of a four-year-old boy who caused a gorilla to be shot dead at a Cincinnati Zoo is a convicted drug dealer who has spent time in prison, it is claimed today. However, you may visit "Cookie Settings" to provide a controlled consent. CNN The mother of the 3-year-old boy who fell into a gorilla exhibit at the Cincinnati Zoo will not face charges, an Ohio prosecutor said Monday. [24] The zoo was investigated by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA), which sets the standards for zoos, and the USDA. 5 What happened to the boy that fell into gorilla pit? [15][16] Others called for the boy's parents or the zoo to be held accountable for the gorilla's death. Check your inbox, and click on the link to activate your account. So much hate. Very Sad! Since he was tragically killed on May 28, Harambe the gorilla has transcended his lowly origins as some random zoo gorilla. Harambe was going to kill that child, he was dragging him across rocks and his face was submerged in water. Image from video showing Harambe holding the 3-year-old boy, Cincinnati zoo kills gorilla to save boy who fell into enclosure, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, harassment on the Internet and social media, "3-Year-Old Who Fell Into Cincinnati Zoo's Gorilla Enclosure Expected to Recover", "Cincinnati gorilla shooting: Police to investigate parents", "Gorilla Killed After Child Enters Enclosure at Cincinnati Zoo", "Announcing the name of a baby lowland gorilla, "Harambe", "I named Harambe. Ms Gregg posted on Facebook after the incident and at about the same time a Facebook group called Justice for Harambe was set up. RIP Harambe. Joshua Faiola. At 4 my eyes wouldn't have been off my children and when they were my hand would have been holding theirs. [11] Harambe exhibited "strutting" behaviorwalking around with legs and arms stiffly extended to appear biggera bluffing move, though one with inherent danger should he throw or drag the boy around too roughly. 7 Was Cincinnati Zoo right to kill an endangered gorilla? OK, now multiply that number by ten. ", On Twitter @blxxm83 wrote: "So lazy parents can't control their wild kids and a beautiful endangered animal gets shot and killed because of it? The gorillas don't have him yet. 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