River Rosenquist deliberately jumped over the safety barrier and stuck his arm inside the tiger enclosure.
Officers arrived to find Eko pulling Rosenquist's arm inside the enclosure. After the shot was fired, Eko was pronounced dead at the scene by veterinarians. Naples Zoo has since said that it understood the"incredibly difficult situation" the deputy had to deal with.Rosenquist nearly had to have his arm amputated following the incident. A nurse treating him for his injuries said that he had smelled of alcohol at the time.
As Rosenquist had breached the posted structural safety barrier, the zoo was not held accountable for the attack. The cages of Eko's facility were bounded by an eight-foot-high fence with three strands of barbed wire on the top. There had also been a sign outside the fence that said:"DANGER AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL ONLY."
In a statement from the Collier County Sheriff's Office, Sheriff Kevin Rambosk said:"I am frustrated and even angered that there is no existing criminal law that applies in this tragic situation that resulted in the untimely death of a rare and endangered tiger." The statement said that Rosenquist's acts had been"irresponsible." Rambosk said he has met with leadership at Naples Zoo and is"committed" to developing draft legislation, which will hold those who endanger animals with"reckless acts" accountable.Naples Zoo/Naples ZooEko was 8 years old and weighed approximately 250 pounds.
Because of their immense physical strength, tigers are often considered one of the deadliest mammals; however they usually avoid humans. They have been known to attack in order to defend their territory or cubs.
Norge Siste Nytt, Norge Overskrifter
Similar News:Du kan også lese nyheter som ligner på denne som vi har samlet inn fra andre nyhetskilder.
Animal Crossing Island's River Turns Red Like Blood Due to GlitchThanks to an odd glitch, one Animal Crossing player saw their island's rivers turn red.”
Les mer »
Wolf Run Preserve along the Vermilion River may well harbor fossils of the fearsome Dunkleosteus (photo gallery)Along a stretch of the Vermilion River, in the shadow of the Ohio Turnpike, Caitlin Colleary of the Cleveland Museum of Natural History expects to find fossil evidence of the fierce, prehistoric fish known as Dunkleosteus.
Les mer »
Glenview man faces additional charges for sex crimes against children: policeA 57-year-old Glenview man charged last month with sexually assaulting and sexually abusing minor children is now facing additional charges for the same crimes, police said.
Les mer »
Florida woman arrested in St. George for presenting phony prescriptionA Florida woman is facing charges in a local court after attempting to use a fake prescription at a St. George pharmacy.
Les mer »
McKinney Woman Charged With Murder In Man's Stabbing Death Inside HomeWhen officers arrived, they found Russell Posey unconscious on the kitchen floor. Lupe Martina Faughn was arrested.
Les mer »
Prosecutors Are Going After Michael K. Williams’ Alleged Dealer Using An Increasingly Common — And Controversial — ChargeMichael K. Williams’ alleged dealer faces life in prison for a charge known as “death-resulting,” which prosecutors are using to try to address the fentanyl crisis.
Les mer »