A Gorilla Was Shot And Killed In Cincinnati Zoo In Ohio Yesterday After Dragging Around A 4-year Old Boy Who Had Entered Its Enclosure

The gorilla called Harambe was shot after zookeepers decided a tranquilizer dart would be too slow to take effect. This footage, recorded by a family member of the person who posted it, Amber Soler shows the gorilla dragging the boy around.

Two female gorillas were taken out immediately after the boy fell, but the third gorilla, Harambe, remained in the yard. The zoo’s Dangerous Animal Response Team responded to what the zoo called a “life-threatening situation” and made the “difficult decision” to kill the gorilla.
Amber Soler who shared the video wrote on Facebook,

“So this actually happened while my Mom and several other family members were right there at the gorilla exhibit.”

“The news has been using the video they took on their phones. This video gives me serious anxiety. I can’t even imagine how scary it must have been to witness. Sad that the gorilla had to be put down, but I’m glad the child survived and I hope he makes a full recovery. #cincinnatizoo #gorilla #harambe.”