Following the killing of an endangered gorilla at the Cincinnati Zoo,
police said they plan on investigating the family of a 3-year-old boy
who slipped into the animal’s enclosure on Saturday.
Meanwhile, the family of the boy has released a new statement on Wednesday to update the boy’s condition.
“Our child has had a checkup by his doctor and is still doing well,” said the family, reported FOX19.
“We continue to praise God for His grace and mercy, and to be
thankful to the Cincinnati Zoo for their actions taken to protect our
child.”
The family asked that any donations be made to the Cincinnati Zoo in Harambe’s name.
“We are also very appreciative for the expressions of concern and
support that have been sent to us,” the family added. “Some have offered
money to the family, which we do not want and will not accept. If
anyone wishes to make a gift, we recommend a donation to the Cincinnati
Zoo in Harambe’s name.”
The police investigation comes amid heavy online criticism toward the
boy’s family and the zoo over death of Harambe, the 17-year-old and
450-pound gorilla.
Harambe was seen dragging the boy across a moat. After about 10
minutes, Cincinnati Zoo officials fatally shot the gorilla. The boy
wasn’t seriously injured.
The zoo has done a necropsy on the gorilla, but they haven’t released any details on the results.
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