A Facebook post, purportedly written by Michelle Gregg, thanked "the right people" for being "in the right place" and said "accidents happen". He joined females Chewie, 21, and Mara, 22, who were present on the day of the killing. He said tranquilizing the gorilla wouldnt have knocked it out immediately, leaving the boy in danger. It was clear to me that he was reacting to the screams coming from the gathering crowd., They didnt use Tranquilizers for a few reasons, A. Harambe wouldve taken too long to become immobilized, and could have really injured the child in the process as the drugs used may not work quickly enough depending on the stress of the situation and the dose B. Harambe wouldve have drowned in the moat if immobilized in the water, and possibly fallen on the boy trapping him and drowning him as well., I cant point fingers at anyone in Harambes death, but we need to really evaluate the safety of the animal enclosures from the visitor sideI know one thing for sure, those keepers lost a beautiful, and I mean gorgeous silverback and friend. According to Zoo Director Thane Maynard, the boy crawled through a stainless steel barrier and approximately four feet of bushes before falling into the exhibit. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. I agree that the zoo did what it had to do to save the child, but I wish the parents had been held accountable in some way. During the terrifying ordeal, which was captured on camera, Harambe, a 17-year-old, 450-pound gorilla, grabbed onto the boy's hand and dragged him around the enclosure. 'Some have offered money to the family, which we do not want and will not accept. 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But this week Isiah's grandmother Valerie Dickerson, 55, gave an exclusive interview to Daily Mail Online. ._2cHgYGbfV9EZMSThqLt2tx{margin-bottom:16px;border-radius:4px}._3Q7WCNdCi77r0_CKPoDSFY{width:75%;height:24px}._2wgLWvNKnhoJX3DUVT_3F-,._3Q7WCNdCi77r0_CKPoDSFY{background:var(--newCommunityTheme-field);background-size:200%;margin-bottom:16px;border-radius:4px}._2wgLWvNKnhoJX3DUVT_3F-{width:100%;height:46px} What's the least amount of exercise we can get away with? Zoo officials made the difficult decision to shoot Harambe, which resulted in his death. The child slipped through the barrier of the gorilla's enclosure Saturday and tumbled more than 10 feet, coming face-to-face with 17-year-old Harambe, a 450-pound western lowland gorilla. The zoo's decision has prompted outrage from the public, many of whom have called for negligence charges to be filed against the family. What happened to Harambe the gorilla at the Cincinnati Zoo? A 3 foot barrier is not a barrier to a kid that age. [50][51][52], American rappers Young Thug and Dumbfoundead each released songs entitled "Harambe". The public mob pretty much fucked up their lives for years. If anyone wishes to make a gift, we recommend a donation to the Cincinnati Zoo in Harambe's name.'. Press J to jump to the feed. #CincinnatiZoo". Some of their reactions can be seen below: @Sam_Hubbard_ if you do Harambe justice and win the Super Bowl I will trade you a Shiny Chimchar on Pokemon Legends Arceus , For Harambe!! I Went On Vacation With My Friend And Her Family, They Kicked Me Out So I Got My Own Room And Stayed On, 50 Times People Had A Beautiful Tattoo Idea And It Got Executed Perfectly, "Can't Approve Overtime? Moja, originally from . According to the Gorilla Passion Project, Harambe was born on May 27, 1999 at the Gladys Porter Zoo in Texas to parents Moja and Kayla. I know as a mother that things and accidents can happen in the blink of an eye, even if you are a good mum. Why was harambe shot instead of tranquilized? 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When you dart an animal, anesthetic doesnt work in one second, it works over a period of a few minutes to 10 minutes. Ms Gregg posted on Facebook after the incident and at about the same time a Facebook group called Justice for Harambe was set up. However, Amanda ODonoughue, a former zookeeper, has a whole different opinion which she expressed on a Facebook post a few days ago. 2. rewardiflost 2 yr. ago. Cincinnati Zoo Director Explains Why Gorilla Was Killed Instead of Tranquilized. And according to Dickerson, who has been in daily contact with her son Deonne and his family, she believed the zoo should not have shot Harambe. Looking back, we would make the same decision. It was just a freak accident and thank God it turned out okay. "[36] One of the most widespread memes was noted by The Washington Post and New York magazine who observed a proliferation of over-the-top and fake tributes to Harambe. Ms Gregg is an administrator at a nursery. 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Michelle Gregg's Facebook page has since been deleted, after many accused her of being a bad mother. Hurry! Ed Hansen, CEO of the American Association of Zoo Keepers, told NBC News a tranquilizer dart could have taken up to 30 minutes to work, leaving the zoo no choice but to kill the gorilla. [23] On June 6, 2016, Ohio prosecutor Joe Deters said that the mother would not face any charges of wrongdoing. They said he could not have been tranquilized in time to guarantee the life of Isiah, Closed for repairs: The zoo authorities have shut the gorilla exhibit (left)for a higher and better constructed fence (right) to be installed. Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us! I had not seen the video before, of the gorilla whipping the kid around in the water. Ms Gregg later became the focus of a furious online backlash after zoo officials defended the decision to shoot the animal. 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[28], Donald Trump defended the actions of the Cincinnati Zoo during his successful 2016 presidential campaign. 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