Attention Saint and FDC. :director: At least 100,000 people think the same as I do.
https://www.yahoo.com/celebrity/police-investigating-3-olds-family-151308441.html
On Saturday, a 17-year-old western lowland gorilla at the Cincinnati Zoo was shot and killed after a 3-year-old boy fell into his enclosure. Now, police are investigating the boy's family in order to find out if and how their actions might have contributed to Harambe's death.
According to CNN, the Cincinnati Police's investigation will focus on "the actions of the parents/family that led up to the incident," and not on "the operation or safety of the Cincinnati Zoo."
"After the review, we will determine if charges need to be brought forward," police spokeswoman Tiffaney Hardy told CNN. "If it is determined charges need to be brought forward, we would then discuss it with the Hamilton County prosecutor's office."
Along with the police investigation, the Association of Zoos and Aquariums and the U.S. Department of Agriculture will both conduct evaluations of the zoo itself, including whether the gorilla enclosure complies with the Animal Welfare Act and whether its safety measures are up to code.
However, since Harambe's death, the focus of most people's outrage seems to be on the boy's family rather than the zoo itself: To date, hundreds of thousands have signed a petition asking that the toddler's family "be held accountable for the lack of supervision and negligence that caused Harambe to lose his life." In response, his mother has issued multiple statements defending herself and her parenting.
The latest released police report claims that the 3-year-old fell 15 feet into the enclosure's moat on Saturday, and Harambe climbed down to him and picked him up, seemingly in an attempt to protect him. After he began to drag the boy through the water, however, the security team was forced to shoot Harambe in order to secure the safety of the child.
At this time, the boy is reportedly doing well and recovering at home.
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https://www.yahoo.com/celebrity/police-investigating-3-olds-family-151308441.html
On Saturday, a 17-year-old western lowland gorilla at the Cincinnati Zoo was shot and killed after a 3-year-old boy fell into his enclosure. Now, police are investigating the boy's family in order to find out if and how their actions might have contributed to Harambe's death.
According to CNN, the Cincinnati Police's investigation will focus on "the actions of the parents/family that led up to the incident," and not on "the operation or safety of the Cincinnati Zoo."
"After the review, we will determine if charges need to be brought forward," police spokeswoman Tiffaney Hardy told CNN. "If it is determined charges need to be brought forward, we would then discuss it with the Hamilton County prosecutor's office."
Along with the police investigation, the Association of Zoos and Aquariums and the U.S. Department of Agriculture will both conduct evaluations of the zoo itself, including whether the gorilla enclosure complies with the Animal Welfare Act and whether its safety measures are up to code.
However, since Harambe's death, the focus of most people's outrage seems to be on the boy's family rather than the zoo itself: To date, hundreds of thousands have signed a petition asking that the toddler's family "be held accountable for the lack of supervision and negligence that caused Harambe to lose his life." In response, his mother has issued multiple statements defending herself and her parenting.
The latest released police report claims that the 3-year-old fell 15 feet into the enclosure's moat on Saturday, and Harambe climbed down to him and picked him up, seemingly in an attempt to protect him. After he began to drag the boy through the water, however, the security team was forced to shoot Harambe in order to secure the safety of the child.
At this time, the boy is reportedly doing well and recovering at home.
Follow Gina on Twitter.
