4yo falls into Cincy zoo gorilla enclosure - gorilla shot

[Dead Duck]

I was at the range one time when the Indy zoo people were there practicing with the rifles. I don't remember the specific calibers, but they were very impressive.

I think I have pictures of that day...

 

[Frank_N_Stein]

I think I have pictures of that day...

 

[87iroc]

It has been impressive how FB has blown up over this.

 

[Hkindiana]

 

[bwframe]

[video=youtube;Rs7u2TTPXFE]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rs7u2TTPXFE[/video]

 

[Dead Duck]

^^^^ CoonCopter ^^^^

 

[SmileDocHill]

[video=youtube;Rs7u2TTPXFE]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rs7u2TTPXFE[/video]

Yeah, even when I watched the video of the actual kid being "protected" by the silver back gorilla, (not just the video quoted above) my thoughts were that the big guy was actually protecting him from all the yelling and drama coming from the humans above. The problem is that the kid was about to get his arm or leg ripped off or paralyzed by the big guy dragging him around so rapidly. The parents had to be negligent but once that kid hits the bottom of the pit it doesn't matter. I tried to watch the video with the thought of "what would I do on the first pass" or "in real time" trying not to arm chair quarterback it by watching it over and over. My thoughts were... 1) the big guy is trying to protect it but intention aside that kid is in serious trouble, 2) having read the question of "would you shoot?" before watching the video... no, I can't say for certain my shooting would have saved that kid. Not even considering legalities because the question involves saving a kid so I don't consider legalities. 3) My gut on the first pass was to try and lead the crown into not yelling or creating a high drama reaction. It seemed apparent that the big guy was reacting from that.

 

[SSGSAD]

It has been impressive how FB has blown up over this.

You, are really surprised ????? MOST fb, are very "liberal" !!!!!

 

[The Bubba Effect]

Bad situation, good shoot. If you think there is a stink about shooting the gorilla, imagine the ****storm that would be happening if they didn't kill the gorilla and the gorilla killed the child.

The zoo was screwed as soon as the kid landed in the water. They did a good job keeping it from turning out even worse. Besides, the gorilla belonged to the zoo in the first place. It's not like they went out and shot someone else's gorilla.

As to the suitability of the enclosure, children, like goats, are hard to fence.

 

[MuttX7]

I was just there in April and was armed. I don't advertise. And like CM said, sometimes you just have to get a little poo on your hands.

Even so, you are breaking Ohio state law by carrying there and you think they are gonna be real happy with you for killing their gorilla? I understand the intent but even so, there is the saying "The road to hell is paved with good intentions."

 

[bwframe]

What's the penalty for carrying in a posted GFZ in Ohio? Wonder how it would effect your "propper person" status for your IN LTCH?

 

[Dead Duck]

Doing the right thing isn't always legal.

 

[jedi]

Yeah, even when I watched the video of the actual kid being "protected" by the silver back gorilla, (not just the video quoted above) my thoughts were that the big guy was actually protecting him from all the yelling and drama coming from the humans above. The problem is that the kid was about to get his arm or leg ripped off or paralyzed by the big guy dragging him around so rapidly. The parents had to be negligent but once that kid hits the bottom of the pit it doesn't matter. I tried to watch the video with the thought of "what would I do on the first pass" or "in real time" trying not to arm chair quarterback it by watching it over and over. My thoughts were... 1) the big guy is trying to protect it but intention aside that kid is in serious trouble, 2) having read the question of "would you shoot?" before watching the video... no, I can't say for certain my shooting would have saved that kid. Not even considering legalities because the question involves saving a kid so I don't consider legalities. 3) My gut on the first pass was to try and lead the crown into not yelling or creating a high drama reaction. It seemed apparent that the big guy was reacting from that.

This ^
The humans were making this situation worse. All the humans needed to be removed from sight of the animals ASAP.
I wonder however did we (humans) stop the darwin theory from working on the 4 year old.

 

[Denny347]

What's the penalty for carrying in a posted GFZ in Ohio? Wonder how it would effect your "propper person" status for your IN LTCH?

Hmmm, considering I don't have one of those and I'm not sure Frank does either...I don't know.

 

[hoosierdoc]

I guarantee no one whining about the death of the gorilla loved it any more than those who had to shoot it.

 

[churchmouse]

I guarantee no one whining about the death of the gorilla loved it any more than those who had to shoot it.

Very good point.

 

[Denny347]

I guarantee no one whining about the death of the gorilla loved it any more than those who had to shoot it.

THIS 1000000x's ^^^^^^^^^^^

 

[Frank_N_Stein]

Hmmm, considering I don't have one of those and I'm not sure Frank does either...I don't know.

I have one. Fortunately I also have a shiny gold (concealed carry) badge but who knows if I would still face consequences for shooting.

 

[Frank_N_Stein]

Even so, you are breaking Ohio state law by carrying there and you think they are gonna be real happy with you for killing their gorilla? I understand the intent but even so, there is the saying "The road to hell is paved with good intentions."

What the State of Ohio doesn't know won't hurt them.

 

[Frosty]

What the State of Ohio doesn't know won't hurt them.

Very true, and unfortunately it wouldn't matter because as you already stated, shooting him with a pistol round is more than likely just going to make him really, really mad!